Ireland's lighthouses : a photo essay /

Eagle, John, 1954-,

Ireland's lighthouses : a photo essay / John Eagle - 208 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm

Lighthouses have played an important role on Ireland's extensive and dramatic coastline since the fifth century, lighting the way for many a cargo and passenger ship while ensuring that those who made their living on the sea made it home safely. During a project that lasted over ten years, John made several daring boat and helicopter trips to capture unique images of these wind-swept, wave-lashed buildings. This book brings together these striking photographs with informative text on their details, locations and how to find them. Ireland's Lighthouses is sure to delight all those fascinated by these isolated guardians of the coast.

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Lighthouses--Ireland--Pictorial works
Lighthouses--Ireland--Guidebooks
Photography.
Photographs: collections
Photography: specific techniques
Maritime history
Ships & boats: general interest
Ireland