The Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse

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Last weekend I went to visit the Old Head Lighthouse in Kinsale. They had a open day last weekend. Myself and my mum decided to go to have a look. I never been to the lighthouse so this was my very first time going!

So here's some history of the lighthouse!

1. It was one of only six such lighthouses built around the Irish coast by Sir Robert Reading under letters patent granted to him in 1665.
2. In 1804 Thomas Rogers was contracted to construct a temporary six foot diameter lantern with twelve oil lamps and reflectors to replace the coal fire.
3. The tower was 12.8 meters (42Feet) high with a concentric building around the base to house the Keepers. The light was provided by 27 Argand oil lamps, each having a parabolic reflector. The fixed white light was 89.6 meters (294 feet) above sea level and in clear weather had a range of 23 miles
4. The light was frequently obscured by fog or low cloud so it was decided to build a new lighthouse on the point of the headland. 
5. The tower was originally painted white with two red bands. In 1930 the tower was painted black with two white bands as it is now.
6. In 1972 the light was converted to electric and the explosive fog signal was changed to a siren. 
7. Ub 1987 the lighthouse was automated and the Keepers withdrawn. Since then the Lighthouse has been in the care of a part time Attendant.

Here's some photos's I took of the lighthouse and around the area!

It was a great day just to have a look at the lighthouse itself, from the inside and out. Just letting you know there was a bus taking us from the tourist centre to the lighthouse, as no one was allowed to walk to it. Along that when you were on the bus you were able to admire the beautiful scenery of the sea, golf course and the nature. Along that we got to see alot of friendly golfers waving to us while passing! 

When climbing up to the top, there was a little island on the stairs to just step off the stairs to let others come down and up as there is only one stairway for everyone! Also when we were going up you kept going it was like a work out going out the amount of steps! Also the very narrow steps to go up to the very top was very nerve racking standing there to wait to go up. If your not a fan of heights maybe not go up, just admire it from the ground!

It was 10 euro to visit the lighthouse and the castle which beside the tourist office they have!

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Thank you for reading this week!

I see you all soon!

S