History

The Lighthouse on Clare Island dates back to 1806, when the original tower was built by the Marquis of Sligo. In 1818 there was built an additional larger lighthouse tower with further keepers’ dwellings. The Clare Island Lighthouse was decommissioned in 1965, after 159 years of unbroken service. Since then it has been in residential use. Over the last number of years the main keeper’s residence has been extended and renovated to the highest standards using the best of materials.


Description

Clare Island Lighthouse is a truly unique property, situated off the west coast of Ireland perched on top of a cliff with panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean, Achill Island and back towards the rolling landscape of Clare Island. The property itself consists of the main residence, two lighthouse towers including further bedroom suites and various outbuildings, all of which have potential to convert to further accommodation.

The main residence has been renovated and refurbished to a very high standard, including new wood framed double glazed windows throughout, a new roof,  a new heating systems and other modern amenities. It is now a very comfortable home in the most special building and location.

It remains in the hearts of all those who have stayed there or visited, where you can enjoy modern comfort whilst preserving the nostalgic and unique atmosphere of the old lighthouse and listen as the Atlantic surf pounds the cliffs below.

Weathers play an important part while living at the lighthouse and where better to enjoy the sun but in the privacy of the grounds with the most magnificent views imaginable. Or be the first to see a storm coming towards the main land, and watch the changes of the water and sky from the safety and warmth of the lighthouse.  For those who enjoy a thrill, watching the stormy weather from the lighthouse tower can certainly guarantee that, and for an extra experience during very rough weather the waves crashing from the cliffs below have been know to rise so high that they actually spray above the tower.