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The History of the Lighthouse
From primitive flames to modern-day automation, these flashing lights have come a long way
A Lighthouse Keeper’s Duties
What exactly did a lightkeeper do and what was life at a lighthouse really like?
Watch: The ‘Legends of the Lighthouse’ films
Visit some beautiful Northern Irish lighthouses via our 5 bursary-funded short films
Literary Lifeline: The Carnegie Bookcases
From Carnegie Hall to little lighthouse libraries... discover their curious connection
Hook Lighthouse: 5 Things You Didn’t Know
Monks, knights and centuries of light
Loop Head Lighthouse: 5 Things You Didn’t Know
Burning flame beacons, dolphin-dotted waters and more...
Fanad Head Lighthouse: 5 Things You Didn’t Know
There's gold in them there waters!
Ballycotton Lighthouse: 5 Things You Didn’t Know
Ever wondered why Ballycotton Lighthouse is painted black?
Belfast’s Brilliant Beacon: The Great Light
Renowned for its maritime heritage and Titanic connections, Belfast also showcases the Great Light.
Clare Island Lighthouse: 5 Things You Didn’t Know
Ever heard of a two-towered lighthouse?
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HISTORY & HERITAGE
THE HISTORY OF THE LIGHTHOUSE
A LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER’S DUTIES
WATCH: THE ‘LEGENDS OF THE LIGHTHOUSE’ FILMS
LITERARY LIFELINE: THE CARNEGIE BOOKCASES
HOOK LIGHTHOUSE: 5 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW
LOOP HEAD LIGHTHOUSE: 5 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW
FANAD HEAD LIGHTHOUSE: 5 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW
BALLYCOTTON LIGHTHOUSE: 5 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW
BELFAST’S BRILLIANT BEACON: THE GREAT LIGHT
CLARE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE: 5 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW
GREAT EXPERIENCES
HISTORY & HERITAGE
LIFE AT THE LIGHTS
SAFETY AT SEA
WILDLIFE & NATURE