The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on 11th October 2001, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, the light at Skelligs Rock Lighthouse (A6422) will be replaced by a new solar powered light. This will necessitate the provision of a temporary light for a period of approximately two weeks from about 1st October 2001.
The character, phasing and ranges of the existing, temporary and new lights are as follows:

EXISTING LIGHT
Position:	51° 46.2' N 10° 32.5' W
Character:	Fl. (3) W 10s Fl 0.2, ec 1.5, fl 0.2, ec 1.5, fl 0.2, ec 6.4 = 10s
Range:	27 nautical miles
Sector:	Vis. 262°-115° (213°) Partially obscured by land within 6nm 110°- 115° (5°)
Height above MHWS	53 metres
Lighting Time:	Hours of Darkness
TEMPORARY LIGHT
Position:	51° 46.2' N 10° 32.5' W
Character:	Fl. (3) W 15s Fl 0.15, ec 2.4, fl 0.15, ec 2.4, fl 0.15, ec 9.75 = 15s
Range:	11 nautical miles
Sector:	Vis. 262°-115° (213°) Partially obscured by land within 6nm 110° - 115° (5°)
Height above MHWS	51 metres
Lighting Time:	Hours of Darkness
NEW SOLAR POWERED LIGHT
Position:	51° 46.2' N 10° 32.5' W
Character:	Fl. (3) W 15s Fl 0.15, ec 2.4, fl 0.15, ec 2.4, fl 0.15, ec 9.75 = 15s
Range:	19 nautical miles
Sector:	Vis. 262°-115° (213°) Partially obscured by land within 6nm 110° - 115° (5°)
Height above MHWS	53 metres
Lighting Time:	Hours of Darkness

Radio Navigational Warnings will be issued on the establishment of the temporary light and on the commencement of the new solar powered light.