Mew Island landmarks guiding ships through the treacherous

guiding ships through the treacherous waters of Donegal’s Atlantic coast

signaling the end of an era for lighthouse keepers in Ireland

Inisheer lighthouse

Positioned along one of the busiest maritime routes of its time

southwest of the Inishowen (also known as Shrove) Lighthouse

Mew Island landmarks guiding ships through the treacherousMew Island Lighthouse is an active lighthouse within the Copeland Islands of County Down in Northern Ireland. The current 19th century tower is the most recent in a series of lighthouses that have been built in the islands, which have helped to guide shipping around the archipelago and into Belfast Lough.