I accidentally encountered this lighthouse, and the first thing I found somewhat amazing was that it actually has a keeper's quarters. Now, according to the Lighthouse Directory, it's only accessible by helicopter, so how did the keepers get there before helicopters were available?
So, it's located on Tearaght Island, and that happens to be here. I had to zoom WAY out so you can see where it is in relation to Ireland.
Changing my pattern, before the description, here's a picture, which is what drew my attention.
Not exactly accessible, is it?
Now for Lighthouse Directory background and info.
"1870. Active; focal plane 84 m (275 ft); two white flashes, separated by 4.2 s, every 20 s; light shown by day when visibility is poor. 17 m (56 ft) round stone tower with lantern and gallery attached to a 1-story keeper's house complex. The original rotating 1st order Fresnel lens continues in use. ... A spectacular site: the lighthouse and keeper's houses are built on ledges cut into a steep rocky pinnacle. The station took six years to build. This is the westernmost lighthouse, not just in Ireland but in all of Europe (Iceland excluded). In 2003 the rotating mechanism was modernized and solar power was installed. Its light now has a range of 35 km (19 nautical miles). In 2024 conservationists expressed alarm at the rapid deterioration of the keepers houses and other structures of the station. Located on Inishtearaght (Tearaght Island), the westernmost of the Blasket Islands, about 22 km (14 mi) southwest of Slea Head, the northern entrance to Dingle Bay. Accessible only by helicopter."
Another site: Inishtearaght Lighthouse (World of Lighthouses)
More pictures and a video below. It even has a sea arch, on the other side of the promontory, under the keeper's house.
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