Take a lighthouse trail, win an unforgettable road trip!

The 17 Great Lighthouses of Ireland dotted around our coastline showcase a host of unique experiences, from fascinating visitor centres to lighthouse tower tours, charming overnight accommodation, and even exciting boat trips. 

This summer, embrace the elements on a breathtaking journey across your pick of these Great Lighthouses of Ireland experiences. Take a lighthouse trail and get exploring!

Simply visiting any of our Great Lighthouses of Ireland this summer could put you in a draw to win a 7-night lighthouse road trip.

During your visit, just take a photo and share with us on Instagram!

Read on for full entry requirements and T&Cs

Win a 7-night lighthouse road trip

Visit a Great Lighthouse of Ireland, share on Instagram!

Visit any Great Lighthouses of Ireland lighthouses/visitor attractions between May 18th and September 23rd 2022 and you could win a specially-curated, self-drive lighthouse road trip for a group of four.

How to Enter

• Take a photo of yourself enjoying your visit
• Share your photo on Instagram tagging @greatlighthouses, use the hashtag #MyLighthouseTrail to be entered into the prize draw

The Prize

The lucky winner will enjoy a specially-curated, 7-night stay and self-drive tour across three lighthouses.

Prize includes:

• 7 nights accommodation at 3 different lighthouses
• Access to Great Lighthouses of Ireland visitor attractions, tours and boat trips
• Recommendations at each location and behind-the-scenes tours of hidden towers, walking routes and activities from our amazing StoryKeepers 
• Lots of surprises and hidden gems as our lighthouse hosts share their favourite recommendations along the way
• Terms and conditions apply

​Suggested routes and itineraries may include some of the following:

• Wild Atlantic Way: Donegal & Mayo – Fanad Lighthouse and St John’s Point, Co. Donegal; Blacksod Lighthouse and Clare Island Lighthouse, Co. Mayo.
• Wild Atlantic Way: Clare, Kerry & Cork – Loop Head Lighthouse, Co. Clare; Valentia Island Lighthouse, Co. Kerry; Fastnet Rock and Galley Head Lighthouse, Co. Cork.
• Wild Atlantic Way & Ireland’s Ancient East: Cork & Wexford – Fastnet Rock, Galley Head Lighthouse and Ballycotton Lighthouse, Co. Cork; Hook Lighthouse, Co. Wexford;  Wicklow Head Lighthouse, Co. Wicklow.
• Embrace a Giant Spirit: Down, Antrim & Belfast – St John’s Point Lighthouse, Co. Down, The Great Light and Belfast Maritime Quarter, Belfast; Blackhead Lighthouse and Rathlin West Light, Co. Antrim.

Need some tips on which lighthouses and attractions to visit or stay at this summer? You’ll find inspiration by the bucket-load here. 

So get snapping and sharing this summer!

Full competition Terms & Conditions can be viewed here.