Organizer
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Blacksod Lighthouse
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Phone
(097) 65035 -
Website
Blacksod Lightouse online -
Blacksod Lighthouse is a lighthouse at the southern end of the Mullet Peninsula, Erris, County Mayo, at the entrance to Blacksod Bay.
Location
- Blacksod lighthouse R313, Fallmore, Blacksod, Co. Mayo
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Opening Hour
11am - 5pm daily (Check Website) -
Website
https://visitblacksodlighthouse.ie/ -
Phone
+353 (097) 65035 -
Home to beautiful blue flag beaches, wild walking routes and long silver strands, Blacksod Bay and its surrounds is rich in history and teeming with wildlife. And adding to the attractions and amenities already available in Erris, we are delighted to announce that Blacksod Lighthouse is open to visitors!
80th Anniversary Commemoration of the D-Day Landings
Objective: To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings with a series of events at Blacksod Lighthouse, focusing on the pivotal role played by the location in providing crucial weather forecasts for the Allied forces. Dedication to the Irish who served on D-day , also the men who served in the LOPs along Ireland’s coastline during the war years.
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Hourly Schedule
6th June
- 05:00 - 06:00
- Dawn Cermoney
- 10:00 - 15:00
- Exhibition and Displays
- 11:00 - 12:30
- Public Addresses
- 12:30 - 14:00
- Music Performance and Flyover