Mick Ryan

“Distinguished” It is one of only a handful of lighthouses in the world painted black, which was chosen to distinguish it from Capel Island’s (unlit) beacon. Capel Island is where the lighthouse was initially to be located, but ultimately a decision was made to build it on Ballycotton Island #ballycotton #ballycottonlighthouse #discoverireland #eastcork #corkireland #irishlighthouses #greatlighthousesofireland #coastalphotography #harbour