Located on Long Island (Inishfada), an island that lies south of Schull, County Cork, Ireland. Named Long Island no doubt because it is 4.8km long and only 0.8km wide (I still managed to get lost!) A five minute ferry journey will take you to the island. You will be stuck there a few hours however, as there are only two ferry crossings in one day. There are no shops or pubs (bring a picnic) and the island has only 10 permanent residents. I met one man (whom I couldn't understand a word he spoke), and a friendly dog.
It was erected in 1864 as an unlit beacon. It was 113 years later in 1977 that a lantern (more of a light bulb) was placed on top, and in 1981 it became an established lighthouse.
I think it could well be the ugliest lighthouse in Ireland! Yes I tried to climb the ladder, but got scared. It's higher than it looks!
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