€2m landbridge to secure future of Mizen visitor centre

A NEW €2 million landbridge is to be built at Ireland’s most south-westerly point to service a famous lighthouse and safeguard a major tourist attraction.

The proposed new structure will replace the existing arched foot bridge linking the Cork mainland to Mizen Head Lighthouse on Cloghane Island.

Mizen Tourism Co-operative development officer Sue Hill said: “This is wonderful news. The long-term future of Mizen Head Signal Station Visitor Centre has been secured.”