Fanad Head

Fanad Lighthouse is one of the Great Lighthouses of Ireland is an all-Ireland tourism initiative developed by the Commissioners of Irish Lights. Enjoy a tour of the tower or stay in one of the beautifully restored lighthouse keepers’ cottages. ‘Inspired by our landscape, language and heritage we promote Fanad globally to benefit Fanad locally’. 

Opened to the public in 2016 and managed by a not-for-profit social enterprise run by voluntary local committee Forbairt Fhánada Cuideachta. Rooted in the community, it is the flagship visitor attraction of the Fanad peninsula, an area of outstanding natural beauty which has much to offer the visitor. 

Fanad Head is one of three Signature Discovery Points on the Wild Atlantic Way in Donegal. Fanad Lighthouse has been a working lighthouse since 1817. Fanad is a peninsula in North West coast of Ireland, looking east across Lough Swilly you see the dramatic Inishowen peninsula.

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Established
1817
Protected
Yes
Main building material
Masonry
Accomodation
Yes
Height
22m
Light height
39m
Light width
18nm
Automated
Yes
De-staffed
1983
Owner/operator
Commissioners of Irish Lights

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