Irish Examiner View: Those working in dangerous conditions deserve our thanks

People who engaged in essential work during the recent Storm Barra are worthy of recognition.

Fastnet Lighthouse staff Malcolm Gilles, Ronnie O’Driscoll, Dave Purdy and Paul Barron.

It is hardly a surprise that a video taken from the tallest lighthouse in either Ireland or Britain has gone viral, with the sight of enormous waves more dramatic and mesmerising than the best TV drama. 

The video was taken by Paul Barron, an engineer with Irish Lights, from the Fastnet Lighthouse 6.5km southwest of Cape Clear.