Baily Lighthouse
The Baily Lighthouse (Irish: Teach Solais Dhún Criofainn) is a lighthouse on the southeastern part of Howth Head in County Dublin, Ireland. It is maintained by the Commissioners of Irish Lights.
Baily Lighthouse on Howth Head | |
| Location | Howth Head, County Dublin Ireland |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 53°21′41.6″N 6°03′08.8″W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1814 |
| Construction | granite tower |
| Automated | 1996 |
| Height | 13 metres (43 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern centered on the keeper's house |
| Markings | unpainterd tower, white lantern, red rail |
| Operator | Commissioners of Irish Lights |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 41 metres (135 ft) |
| Lens | first order Fresnel lens |
| Range | 26 nmi (48 km) |
| Characteristic | white flash every 15 s |
| Ireland no. | CIL-0890 |
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