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Teach Solais An Iolair

Teach Solais An Iolair

Ar thaobh thuaidh de Leithinis an Mhuirthead, timpeall míle amach ón gcósta, tá Oileán an Iolair cónúil. Bhí dhá theach solais ann ag an tús, ar an taobh thoir agus thiar den oileán, agus tógadh an teach solais chun éascú a dhéanamh ar shoithí farraige dul thar na carraigeacha fealltacha idir Cuan an Fhóid Duibh agus an Inbhear Mhór, lena n-áirítear na carraigeacha cáiliúla ar a dtugtar na Stags.

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Eagle Island Light House

D’ainneoin an aimsir is measa

Bhí an túr thiar 196 troigh os cionn an uisce arda agus le linn na tógála, scuab tonn mhór an túr a tógadh go páirteach agus an chuid is mó de na soláthairtí tógála isteach san fharraige. Nuair a críochnaíodh an dá thúr, tógadh balla ollmhór idir an taobh cois farraige chun cosaint a thabhairt ar a leithéid de atanna móra amach anseo. I Meán Fómhair 1835 bunaíodh na soilse ar an dá theach ar dtús agus a lóchrainn ar an leibhéal céanna, 220 troigh os cionn uisce ard.

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Na hIolair ar Oileáin na n-Iolair

Ainmnithe as péire cónaitheach iolair mhara ag pórú, ciallaíonn suíomh geografach Oileáin an Iolair go bhfuil sé thar a bheith nochta do na heilimintí. An aimsir buailte agus millte go dona arís agus arís eile ag fórsa iomlán stoirmeacha an Atlantaigh, bhí na tithe solais scriosta agus ath-thógtha go minic, rud a chríochnaigh nuair a tréigeadh an stáisiún túir Thoir i 1894 nuair a rinne stoirm fí damáiste don lóchrainn múchadh an tsolas, le héifeachtaí fothracha ar an mballa farraige agus áitribh na gcoimeádaithe. Teascadh 20 troigh ar an túr chun nach scaoilfeadh sé scáth.
D’imigh iolair mhara in éag in Éirinn breis is céad bliain ó shin agus níor tugadh isteach iad arís go Cill Áirne go dtí le déanaí. B’fhéidir lá amháin go bhfeicfimid péire eile de phór iolair sa suíomh íocónach seo!

Aistríodh an solas go leictreacha i 1976 agus i 1988, tarraingíodh siar an ceann deireanach de choimeádaithe an tí solais ón oileán. Tá Oileán an Iolair fós ar cheann de na tithe solais is iargúlta in Éirinn.

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Faigh níos mó eolais air ar cheann dár turas treoraithe!

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Scéalta Cuairteoirí

"We had a very interesting time at Blacksod lighthouse learning about its history up to the present day. Our guide was very informative and helpful."
Susan , August 2022Tripadvisor
"Such an informative tour of the lighthouse and fascinating history lesson from Fergus who has the personal family history too. He made it all so interesting even for the younger family members. Highly recommend the tour. Thank you Fergus!"
Christina, August 2022Tripadvisor
"One of the best guided tours I have been on. The guide, Maureen Sweeney's Grandson himself, was an amazing Guide. Nothing like a lifetime of hearing tales to be able to help you tell an amazing story yourself. I have been to some fantastic museums and guided tours and this one is high up on my list definitely worth the money. The surroundings are so beautiful and the history is rich."
Patrick, August 2022Tripadvisor
"Although I had been to the lighthouse many times this was the first time tours were offered so we jumped and at the chance and we were delighted we did. It hold many fascinating stories told so very well by Kathleen. We were lucky to meet with Vincent outside beforehand who also gave us a great insight into the history and significance of this lighthouse."
Thomas, August 2022Tripadvisor
"We found the tour very informative and very enjoyable for all ages, the tour guide was very good providing very insightful information regards the history of the lighthouse and keeping the kids entertained."
Myra, July 2022Tripadvisor
"My family and I really enjoyed the tour, the guides where exceptional, worth the trip and we will be back for sure."
Paul, July 2022Tripadvisor
"My family greatly enjoyed the tour of the lighthouse provided by Kathleen. Her congeniality, knowledge of the history of the Lighthouse, and presentation skills matched the exceptionally good weather that day at Blacksod. The exhibits at the Lighthouse are very informative and up to the best standards of any exhibition in Ireland. The Lighthouse has a unique place in Irish and world history."
Michael, July 2022Tripadvisor
"Excellent tour full of fascinating information. Our guide was really informative and knew such a lot about the history of the place. The building was atmospheric and views from the lighthouse itself were breathtaking. Would highly recommend."
Allison, June 2022Tripadvisor
"One of the best light house tours I've been on. I'm originally from here and I learned a load of things about the light house and blacksod that I didn't know before. Tour guide was excellent and full of local knowledge and information, would highly recommend a visit."
Christina, June 2022Tripadvisor
"Turas den chéad scoth! Áit faoi leith é agus an stair ag baint leis. Bhí an beirt treoraí, Fergus agus Bill ar fheabhas. Mholfainn d'éinne an turas seo."
Therese, March 2022Tripadvisor
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