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Take a guided tour of Blacksod Lighthouse and discover how one of our lighthouse families changed the course of WWII

30/10/2026

Friday lighthouse fact💡

On 25 July 1823, a new kind of lens was tested at Cordouan Lighthouse on France’s Atlantic coast. Designed by Augustin Fresnel, its rings of glass focused the lamp’s light into a powerful beam that sailors could see from farther away.

It was the first test of a Fresnel lens in a working lighthouse.

Source: https://www.phare-de-cordouan.fr/mediatheque/

28/10/2026

On this day, we remember the calm before the sudden storm that changed the Inishkea Islands forever.
We honor the memories of the brave fishermen and boys who lost their lives to the sea, and we hold in our hearts the resilient community they left behind.

Though the islands now stand silent the legacy of those lost on that dark October night will never be forgotten.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.

25/10/2026

⚠️ Winds in the area will pickup over night and by tomorrow evening we can expect strong gusts 70-93kph from12pm on.

High tide at Blacksod is at 5:24pm so expect significant over topping on exposed roads in Erris and avoid if possible.

25/10/2026

Here we go again

The outlook for Erris on Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 October suggests another period of rough Atlantic seas, particularly Monday evening into Tuesday morning, as another low-pressure system approaches.

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow marine gale warning for all Irish coasts, valid from 10 AM Monday until 10 AM Tuesday, with southerly winds reaching gale force 8 or strong gale force 9 before veering westerly

Met Éireann also notes that individual waves could be considerably higher than the forecast significant wave height.
Please take care if out and about tomorrow.

24/10/2026

With the worst of the winds set to arrive within the next few hours the storm doors have been checked and checked again here at the lighthouse.

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24/10/2026

Strong winds at Blacksod Lighthouse this afternoon!

Our wind monitor is currently recording winds of 57 km/h (31 knots), with maximum gusts reaching 85 km/h (46 knots).

Winds are coming in from the west, with gusts reaching strong gale force.

A wild afternoon here at Blacksod Point! 🌬️🌊

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24/10/2026

Conditions at Blacksod Point currently.
Lots of rain 4.6mm, winds gusting upto 57kph

Pressure 988hpa and continuing to drop.

Peak winds are due around 2pm

Data: Mèt Eireann Belmullet station

23/10/2026

🛑 Due to storm conditions tomorrow Saturday 24th October we have taken the decision to cancel all lighthouse tours.🛑

For updates on this coming storm follow Ireland's Weather Channel
Met Éireann

We will provide a local Blacksod overview throughout day.

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20/10/2026

Some unsettled weather is heading our way over the next week.

Current models show Thursday into friday a deep low system moving to the South of the country, this will bring stong winds to the South of the UK and France.

Another low system moves to our North into the weekend , it will be a mix of wind and rain.

Early Sunday morning into the afternoon looks to be the worst of the days forcast for the Northwest.

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Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	11am - 4:30pm
Thursday	11am - 4:30pm
Friday	11am - 4:30pm
Saturday	11am - 4:30pm
Sunday	11am - 4:30pm

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http://www.visitblacksodlighthouse.ie/

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