Loop Head Lighthouse Pic by Valerie O’Sullivan / Clare County Council

GOT visitors coming to stay this St Patrick’s Weekend?

Take them to see the stunning Loop Head lighthouse as it reopens tomorrow for the first time this year.

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.

Not to mention the fact that scenes from the latest Star Wars movie were filmed there.

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.

Loop Head Lighthouse will remain open daily (10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.) until November 4.

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).

Visit www.loophead.ie or www.clare.ie for more information on Loop Head Lighthouse and the Loop Head Peninsula.

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