Dream job for lovers of hard work, lighthouses and painting ...

Wanted: teams to paint the nation's lighthouses. Must be handy with a brush, not afraid of heights and ideally possess a sturdy pair of sea legs. Dulux dog not required.

It's certainly a painting and decorating job with a difference. The Commissioners of Irish Lights has issued a tender for the painting for its lighthouses dotted around the coast, including some of the more remote spots which, it warns, will only be accessible by helicopter.