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Fastnet upgrade to cut light power
Fastnet upgrade to cut light power

The Commissioners of Irish Lights (CIL) are refusing to row back on plans to replace historic lights at the country’s most southwesterly lighthouse, reducing the power of their beams from 27 to 18 nautical miles.

Wed, 27 Jun, 2018

Calls for Fastnet beams to stay bright; Councillors oppose switch to energy-saver light at landmark site
Calls for Fastnet beams to stay bright; Councillors oppose switch to energy-saver light at landmark site

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is being urged to stop the Commissioner for Irish Lights (CIL) downgrading the range of beams emitting from the country’s most iconic lighthouse.

Tue, 24 Apr, 2018

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THE Fastnet Lighthouse conjures up different images for different people.

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