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24th April 2023

Rare Chance to Enter the Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse and Take in the View

The Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse in west Cork is closed to the public for most of the year, however there will be a rare opportunity for the public to enter the lighthouse next month.

Locals and tourists alike will have a chance to witness the stunning views from inside the 30 metre high Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse that was designed by Inspector George Halpin.

Permission has been granted by the Old Head Golf Links and the Commissioners of Irish Lights to raise funds during two days in May.

The fundraising is for the development of the Old Head Signal Tower and Lusitania Museum.

The Open Days will be held on the weekend of Saturday, 13th and Sunday, 14th May.

The lighthouse at the Old Head is one of the major lights on the south coast and also serves as a guide to the entrance of Kinsale Harbour, which is to the east of the light.

The light was first established on 1st October 1853 and the current range of the light is 20 nautical miles.

YayCork has more details on the open days.

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