The first lighthouse on this site was built in about 1667 by Sir Robert Reading, and was one of six that Reading had received letters patent to build from Charles II in 1665. The original facility consisted of a small cottage and a square tower which supported a coal-fired beacon. Parts of the original buildings remain. In 1790, the coal beacon was replaced with a set of six Argand oil lamps, each including a silvered copper parabolic and a bulls-eye glass pane. During this period, the lighthouse was maintained by the Revenue Commissioners.
In June, 1972, the system was electrified, with a 1,500 watt bulb in a rotating lens, producing a flash every 20 seconds that can be seen at a range of 26 nautical miles (48 km). In 1973, additional dwellings for Supernumerary Assistant Lighthouse Keepers were built, as the Baily lighthouse became a training facility for Supernumerary Assistant Lighthouse Keepers who would then transfer to other lighthouses.
Modern technology made light a secondary warning system, and a radiobeacon became the primary method of warning ships. Starting in 1978, the light was operated only in poor visibility, along with the fog signal. The fog signal was finally discontinued in 1995.
In late 1996, the lighthouse was converted to automatic operation, and
the last of the Keepers left on March 24, 1997, making Baily the last
Irish lighthouse to go automatic. Radiobeacon service was discontinued
in 1999, and at the same time, radar and additional communications
equipment was installed. Although officially an automatic station, an
attendant still lives in the Principal Keeper's residence.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baily_Lighthouse
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Janek Kloss 56 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Irish Lighthouses, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Michal Osmenda 56 months ago | reply
hm.. pretty good
no, hold on, it's actually just OK
r-h-b (222.222...T H A N K S !!!) 56 months ago | reply
wonderful view, details and colors.. congrats !
Dave G Kelly 56 months ago | reply
Haha, I was just thinking that the Bailey is a spot that I got to check out after dark!! You sure are scouting out some great locations. Job well done here James.
timotale 56 months ago | reply
nicely done. Very dramatic sky.
Janek Kloss 56 months ago | reply
Beautiful!
Ossie13 aka Steve 56 months ago | reply
Stunning..................
chrisps 55 months ago | reply
a magnificent shot!!
Jan Egil Kristiansen 54 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Lighthouses and their light, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
reflectionsofthenorth 53 months ago | reply
Simply a gorgeous photograph. Very well done.
conmike12 50 months ago | reply
lovely shot
micronetal 48 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called La Mar de Flickr, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
russ david 42 months ago | reply
awesome photo!!!
Λουκάς 40 months ago | reply
it's a wonderful shot, and obviously a wonderful place
Noel Kerns 34 months ago | reply
Exceptional.
WH Yung 34 months ago | reply
How did you get there?
jogorman 34 months ago | reply
@"WH Yung" - By using a rope! :-)
WH Yung 34 months ago | reply
omg are you serious? I went there few hours ago. Had no clue how to get there!
Conor[IRL] 32 months ago | reply
I love this photo!!!
3.now.courage 26 months ago | reply
Not only am i jealous of your photography but also that you live in such a beautiful place.