1817 – Harbour Lighthouse, Howth, Co. Dublin
Architect: George Halpin
Fine lighthouse on the end of the southern arm of the harbour. The lighthouse also had a defensive purpose, a circular wall alongside defends a gun position. Two-bay two-storey ashlar granite lighthouse keeper’s house attached to south-east. Converted to unattended electric lighting in 1955.
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Clerkin, Paul (2010, January 28). *1817 – Harbour Lighthouse, Howth, Co. Dublin*. Archiseek.com. https://www.archiseek.com/1817-harbour-lighthouse-howth-co-dublin/ (Updated 2026, February 18)
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Published January 28, 2010 | Last Updated February 18, 2026
