Slyne Head new located at the end of

located at the end of the Loop Head Peninsula

which could easily be transported by oxen

Originally

it remains a cherished part of Galway’s maritime history

combined with its history of semaphore signaling to Bull Rock

Slyne Head new located at the end ofSlyne Head Lighthouse, built in 1836, is situated on the westerly islands off the Galway coast. It was originally one of two lighthouses, with the West tower still active today. Painted black, Slyne Head is one of just two black lighthouses in Ireland, and its location offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic. Automated since 1990, it remains a cherished part of Galways maritime history.