Ballinacourty Point

NameBallinacourty Point
Latitude52°04.688' North
Longitude007°33.182' West
CharacterFl (2) WRG 10s
SectorsG245°-274° (29°).W274°-302° (28°). R302°-325° (23°). W325°-117° (152°).
Light RangeWhite 10 nautical miles, Red 8 nautical miles, Green 8 nautical miles
Height of Tower13 metres
Height of Light above MHWS16 metres

History:

The light at Ballinacourty was first established on 1st July 1858. The light was converted to acetylene operation in 1929. Electrification of the light took place on 12th February 1964. The present light source comprises a cluster of 4 x 35W halogen lamps and was installed during the 2005-06 re-equip of the station.

Emergency

If you notice that any aid to navigation is not functioning correctly please contact our 24 hour emergency number on

01-2801996

Loc8 Code

Loc8 Codes are the brand new GPS codes for Ireland and Northern Ireland that make finding properties and locations easy.

Loc8 Code for Ballinacourty Point

YPK-70-9PN