1761 – Lighthouse & Harbour, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
The harbour comprises of two limestone piers with lighthouse positioned at end of east pier.
The harbour comprises of two limestone piers with lighthouse positioned at end of east pier.
The Great South Wall on which Poolbeg Lighthouse stands,
Fine lighthouse on a rocky promontory marking the northernmost point of Dublin bay.
Construction started in 1812-13 with the stone brought pre-cut to the site by sea from North Wall,
Fine lighthouse on the end of the southern arm of the harbour.
Originally constructed in the 1760s, it was re-designed and re-built in 1820 by George Halpin.
This permanent lighthouse and dwelling was designed by Chief Engineer with the Ballast Board,
An unusual design, the two storey keeper’s house is made of local granite blocks,
Galley Head Lighthouse is one of 70 lighthouses operated by the Commissioners of Irish Lights around the coast of Ireland.
One of a range of lighthouses built to a similar design by James Barnet.