Lighthouse Talk on Scattery Island

Two white flashes every eight seconds.
From the 17th century a light on Scattery Island has guided mariners seeking safe anchorage into the ‘Scattery Roads’ and into the safe channels upriver to the ports of Foynes and Limerick. From the mid 19th century, river pilots based on Scattery Island have boarded vessels to guide them safely upriver.
Vikings, global traders, the Spanish Armada and the British military are all part of the maritime story of Scattery Island due to its significant location in the mouth of the Shannon estuary.

Join us on August 20th for a special guided tour on the rich maritime heritage of Scattery Island. Learn of the development of the lighthouse from iron to stone and from a lantern to solar power.
View the 19th century, French manufactured lamp, now on display in the Visitor Centre.

Hear of the lives of the Scattery Island pilots and their families.
This tour will leave from the pier, visit the village street where the pilots lived and walk out to the lighthouse.
*Please note this tour is to the exterior of the lighthouse only, the lighthouse is in the care of the Shannon Foynes Port Company.

This talk takes place in conjunction with the island tour of Saint Senan's 6th century monastic settlement given by the OPW guides.
Please note Ferry boat fee applies and Ferry departs at 2.30pm with 3 hours duration on Scattery island and it is aproximately a 20 minute walk to Lighthouse and strong footwear is advised.