Irish Getaways Blog
Discover Ireland through local insights, travel guides, and cultural stories
Fanad Head Lighthouse: The Most Photographed Light in Ireland
Fanad Head Lighthouse was built after the SS Laurentia wreck. Discover Donegal's most photographed light, keeper stories, and how to visit.
Fastnet Rock: The Teardrop of Ireland and Its Lonely Tower
Fastnet Rock Lighthouse was built on a wave-swept rock off Cork. Discover the 1904 engineering feat, the keepers who served 20-year rotations, and how to visit.
Galley Head Lighthouse: Cork's Forgotten Atlantic Sentinel
Galley Head Lighthouse was built after the 1847 Niger wreck. Discover Cork's forgotten twin-tower lighthouse, keeper gardens, and the Red Strand beach.
Hook Head Lighthouse: Ireland's Oldest Operational Light
Hook Head Lighthouse has worked 800 continuous years. Discover its medieval origins, the keepers, and how to visit this ancient Wexford tower.
Lighthouses of Ireland: A Complete Guide to the Coastal Towers and Their Keepers
Ireland's lighthouses: Hook Head to Mine Head. This guide covers all ten Great Lighthouses with keeper stories and visiting advice.
Loop Head Lighthouse: Where the Shannon Meets the Atlantic
Loop Head Lighthouse overlooks the Shannon Estuary meeting the Atlantic. Discover Clare's most dramatic lighthouse, keeper stories, and the Bridge of Ross.
Mine Head Lighthouse: The Copper Coast's Wild Watchtower
Mine Head Lighthouse stands isolated on Waterford's Copper Coast. Discover its 1851 construction, the copper mine history, and how to visit this remote tower.
St. John's Point Lighthouse: The Yellow Tower at the End of the World
St. John's Point Lighthouse stands yellow on the County Down coast. Why it is painted yellow, the Mournes backdrop, and how to visit this hidden tower.
Valentia Island Lighthouse: The Westernmost Light on Mainland Europe
Valentia Island Lighthouse marks the westernmost point of mainland Europe. Discover Kerry's keeper history, the transatlantic cable station, and how to visit.