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A Lighthouse Keeper’s Duties

What exactly did a lightkeeper do and what was life at a lighthouse really like?

The History of the Lighthouse

From primitive flames to modern-day automation, these flashing lights have come a long way.

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

A LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER’S DUTIES
THE HISTORY OF THE LIGHTHOUSE
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

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LIFE AT THE LIGHTS

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