20/06/2026
We look forward to welcoming visitors, former lighthouse families, our local community and friends from near and far as we celebrate 160th Anniversary of Blacksod Lighthouse
Táimid ag tnúth le fáilte a chur roimh chuairteoirí, iar-theaghlaigh teach solais, ár bpobal áitiúil agus cairde ó chian agus gar dúinn agus muid ag ceiliúradh 160 bliain Teach Solais an Fhóid Dhuibh
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Programme of Events @ Lighthouse
🕛12.00pm – 4.00pm
• Explore Blacksod Lighthouse
• Historical displays inside the lighthouse
• Ballyglass Coast Guard Unit in attendance
🚁 Approx. 2.00pm
Coast Guard Helicopter Visit
📍 SOLAS Visitor Centre F26X316
🍽 7.30pm
Bord Iascaigh Mhara presents ‘Taste of the Atlantic’ a showcase of local seafood and maritime food heritage.
🎬 8.30pm
Film screening - Keepers of the Light
🎤 8.50pm
Official Welcome Address by John O Gallachóir CFID, & invited guests.
📍 Blacksod Lighthouse
🕯 Carrying the Light
A special ceremony marking the exact anniversary of the lighthouse's first illumination.
🕤 9.45pm
Gathering at the Lighthouse where we will hand out candles to all who have gathered
🕙 10.00pm
Music by Sea shanty group’Boys from Ballisadare ‘ short talk by Barry Phelan , Irish Lights & Fergus Sweeney Tourism Officer
💡 10.25pm
Ceremonial Lighting of the Beacon in Lightroom by Vincent Sweeney
160Years
Great Lighthouses of Ireland
Mayo North Tourism, Ireland
Visitbelmullet.ie
North Mayo Heritage Centre