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2026-03 Fanad Head Lighthouse

2026-03 Fanad Head Lighthouse

Notices to Mariners

Fanad Head Lighthouse - Light range Red sector

03 - 2026

Issue Date: Wednesday 22 July 2026

Aid: Fanad Head Lighthouse

Area: North Coast of Ireland

The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on 01 November 2026 or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, the red-light sector range of Fanad Head Lighthouse will be reduced from 14 Nautical Miles to 13 Nautical Miles. All other details remain unchanged.

EXISTING LIGHT NEW LIGHT
Position (WGS84) 55°16.571'N 007°37.913'W 55°16.571'N 007°37.913'W
Character: Fl (5) WR 20s Fl (5) WR 20s
Day Mark White tower White tower
Range: White 18 Nautical Miles Red 14 Nautical Miles White 18 Nautical Miles Red 13 Nautical Miles
Displayed: hrs of darkness hrs of darkness

Radio Navigation Warnings will be issued when the above change takes place.

Yvonne Shields O’Connor Chief Executive

Previous Notice No. 02 (2026)
Contact Details:
Commissioners of Irish Lights
Harbour Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96 H500, Ireland
Phone (office hours): +353-1-2715400
Phone (24-hour number): +353-1-2801996
Email: operations@irishlights.ie
Website: www.irishlights.ie