Poolbeg Lighthouse, Dublin

Name: Poolbeg Lighthouse
Address: Great South Wall, Dublin, Ireland

#95 among attractions in Dublin

Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse

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Poolbeg Lighthouse is an active aid to navigation at the mouth of the River Liffey, near Poolbeg in Dublin, Ireland. First established in 1767, it initially operated on candlepower but this was changed to oil in 1786. It was re-designed and re-built into its present form in 1820. ()

Coordinates: 53°20'32"N, 6°9'5"W

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Great South WallDublin Ireland

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Poolbeg Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Royal Dublin Golf Club, Saint Anne's Park, North Bull Lighthouse, North Bank Lighthouse.

1.5 miN
Golf
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Park
Saint Anne's Park, Dublin
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Lighthouse
North Bull Lighthouse, Dublin
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1 miW
Lighthouse
North Bank Lighthouse, Dublin
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1.9 miW
Park
Irishtown Nature Park, Dublin
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53°21'25"N • 6°10'13"W
The Royal Dublin Golf Club, Dublin
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2.2 miN
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St Anne's Golf Club, Dublin
58 min walk • Golf
2.8 miN
Church
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Street
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2.8 miNW
Church
All Saints' Church, Dublin
71 min walk • All Saints' Church is the Church of Ireland Parish Church of the Parish of Raheny, prominent on the Howth Road as it approaches the centre of Raheny, Dublin, Ireland. It lies in walled grounds with mature tree cover, just south of the village core, and is widely hailed as a fine architectural specimen.
2.5 miNW
Island, Area
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Poolbeg Lighthouse, Dublin

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Poolbeg Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)