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Ireland Aim to Lead World in Maritime Tourism
Lighthouse tourism experts meet on Valentia Island this week to plan on turning Ireland into a world-class maritime tourism destination. The Great Lighthouses of Ireland (GLI) annual gathering, which opens in Co Kerry today, will unveil a new 5-year strategy to reach this goal.
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Celebrating 120 Years of Fastnet Lighthouse
One of Ireland’s best known and most iconic lighthouses, the granite tower of Fastnet Lighthouse off the Cork coast is 120 years old today.
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Fastnet Lighthouse - A Beacon Through Time
At Fastnet, the Irish Lights team, comprising a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical and electronic technicians along with the lighthouse attendant visit the station every year to carry out a range of routine and planned maintenance tasks.
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PRINCIPAL RADIONAVIGATION ENGINEER and PRINCIPAL DIGITAL SERVICES ENGINEER
The GLA Research and Development team (GRAD) support the development of new and emerging marine aids-to-navigation technologies around the coastlines of the UK and Ireland. The team is world renowned and trusted for its expertise, which is used to develop novel ideas from cradle to grave, through system development, trials and ultimately working to secure international standardisation.
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Inishtearaght and Skellig Michael lighthouses in Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara
24th April 2024: As Ireland proudly unveils Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ireland’s inaugural marine National Park, Irish Lights is delighted to announce the inclusion of Inishtearaght and Skellig Michael lighthouses, which have been in operation since the early 1800’s.
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General Lighthouse Authorities of the UK and Ireland Announce Requirement for an Aviation Service
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2024-04 General Lighthouse Authorities 2025 Aids to Navigation Review
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2024-03 Kish Bank Lighthouse – Light Reduction in Range
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2024-02 Annual AIS Notice
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2024-01 Caution
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Lighthouse Stays Up 60% Post-Covid
Overnight stays in lighthouses across the island have risen by 60% since 2019, according to the Great Lighthouses of Ireland tourism initiative. In total, over 622,000 people visited lighthouses and lighthouse tourism experiences last year.
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Irish Lights and BIM partner on Innovative Training Course for Local Lighthouse Authorities
The Commissioners of Irish Lights (Irish Lights) has announced the launch of an online, focused training course on the provision of marine aids to navigation which is designed specifically for Local Lighthouse Authorities in collaboration with Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s seafood development agency.
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Irish Lights Introduces Cutting-Edge Local Aids to Navigation Portal to Enhance Maritime Safety
The Commissioners of Irish Lights (Irish Lights) has announced the launch of its new Local Aids to Navigation Management Portal for use by ports, harbours, Local Authorities and other bodies who manage aids to navigation at a local level.
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Women in Maritime Day
In the context of promoting gender diversity and inclusivity, both International Maritime Organization and IALA recognise the importance of creating an environment where women can thrive in the maritime sector.
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New convention to strengthen Ireland's international role in maritime safety and marine aids to navigation
Ireland has ratified the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation which will support safe and efficient navigation around our coasts. As shipping and offshore activity continues to grow, the Convention will enable collaboration and development of consistent standards and practises at international level.
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Great Lighthouses of Ireland
Since 2015, the Great Lighthouses of Ireland partnership has grown from strength to strength, offering a variety of 17 experiences with more than 155,000 visitors each year visiting or staying at a lighthouse.
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2023-02 Annual AIS Notice
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2023-01 Caution
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Commissioner – Non Executive Board Member
The Commissioners of Irish Lights (Irish Lights) is seeking Expressions of Interest for appointments to its Board. The mission of Irish Lights is Safe Navigation at Sea. We are a maritime organisation delivering essential 24/7 safety and navigation services, 365 days a year
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Maritime Experts Gather in Dublin for Global Conference
Over 280 maritime experts from Ireland, Europe, Asia and Canada gather in Dublin Castle on 15th and 16th November, for a 2-day conference organised by the Commissioners of Irish Lights.
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