Loop Head Lighthouse will be showcased Bank Holiday Weekend through its status as one of the Great Lighthouses of Ireland.
From Saturday 5th May to Monday 7th May, a festival will take place at the 12 Great Lighthouses, an all-island tourism initiative that also includes lighthouses at Hook Head in Wexford, Valentia Island in Kerry and Donegal’s Fanad Head.
Loop Head will host family-friendly events including Irish traditional music at the Lighthouse on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 2.00pm to 4.00pm and the Food Circle showcasing local food produce on Bank Holiday Monday from 1.00pm to 3.00pm.
Loop Head Lighthouse is steeped in history and is rich in maritime heritage with its origins dating back to the 1670s. The existing tower style lighthouse was constructed in 1854 and was operated and maintained by a keeper who lived within the lighthouse compound. In January 1991, the lighthouse was converted to automatic operation, and today is monitored by the CIL.
The popular tourist attraction is located at the mouth of the Shannon Estuary on the Loop Head Peninsula, which is one of two “Signature Discovery Points” in County Clare along the route of the Wild Atlantic Way. It also is a landmark location on the Loop Head Heritage Trail and is one of 12 Great Lighthouses of Ireland.
Loop Head Lighthouse will remain open daily (10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.) until 4 November. Admission to the lighthouse, which includes the exhibition and guided tour of the site, is Adults (€5), Children (€2) and Family Passes for up to 2 adults + 3 children (€12). Visitwww.loophead.ie or www.clare.ie for more information on Loop Head Lighthouse and the Loop Head Peninsula. Visit www.greatlighthouses.com/shine-a-light for more on the Great Lighthouses of Ireland May Bank Holiday Festival.