02 - 2010

Establishment of light on Burren Rocks Beacon

Name of the Aid: Burren Rocks Beacon

01 March 2010


  • Area:

    East Coast of Ireland

The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on or about Friday 30 April 2010, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, a light will be established on the unlighted Burren Rocks Beacon. This beacon is presently a West Cardinal Mark and will be altered to a Lighted Starboard Lateral Mark having the following characteristics.

Burren Rocks Beacon

Position: (WGS84)53°29.353'N 06°02.460'W
Structure: Starboard Hand Lateral Beacon.(Green Steel Pole)
Topmark: Green Cone
Character: Fl G 5s fl 0.3
Range: 5nm
Elevation (above MHWS): 7.5m
Lighting Time: Hours of Darkness
Burren Rocks Beacon

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Radio Navigation Warnings will be issued when the above change takes place.


By Order, S. G. R. Ruttle, Chief Executive.

Mariners are invited to contact the Marine Department, Commissioners of Irish Lights to comment on any aspect of the Aids to Navigation Service or on hazards to navigation around the coast of Ireland.