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Calf Rock934 viewsThe only known image of the Calf Rock Light, off Dursey Island which was destroyed during the great storm in 1885
Nov 22, 2010
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Bull Light864 viewsThe remnents of the Bull Light, off Dursey Island
Nov 22, 2010
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John Harrington909 viewsLightkeeper Captain John Harrington Father of renowned local author Gerard (Gerdie) Harrington
Nov 22, 2010
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The Old Ierne655 viewsThe Irish Lights Vessel 'Ierne' was purpose built in 1898 at Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, Scotland for carrying the granite blocks and other materials used in the building of the Fastnet Rock Lighthouse. She was a steel vessel 126 ft long, had a 23 ft beam, could carry 90 tons and had a maximum speed of ten knots. Her complement was of seventeen officers and men. Sold in 1954 to Shipbreakers.
Nov 18, 2010
   
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