Poolbeg Lighthouse, Dublin

Poolbeg lighthouse is situated at the end of the Great South Wall in Dublin bay. The construction of the wall began in 1716.and was then known as ‘The Piles’, construction completed around 1730. At the time it was regarded as a considerable engineering achievement. Standing at an impressive 3 miles long it was the world’s…… Continue reading Poolbeg Lighthouse, Dublin

Binn Éadair – from my archives

Binn Éadair or Howth is a peninsular village and outer suburb of Dublin, Ireland. It occupies the greater part of the peninsula of Howth Head, which forms the northern boundary of Dublin Bay, and includes the island of Ireland’s Eye, which holds multiple natural protection designations. A fishing village and small trading port from at…… Continue reading Binn Éadair – from my archives