Irish PC BLACKSOD Belmullet Mayo Aerial Lighthouse Series IRELAND John Eagle 57A

Description

Chrome Continental-sized postcard (approx. 4x6) with an aerial view of the
Blacksod
lighthouse in County Mayo, Ireland, with green shore.
Photograph by John Eagle.
Caption on back reads,
"Blacksod, Co. Mayo
No: 57A in the Irish Lighthouse Series
Plans for the lighthouse submitted Sept. 1863, approved a month
later. Built using granite, brought to site on a tramway system from local
quarry. The light was first est. 30th June 1866. Converted to unwatched
1931. Towards the end of 1969 it became the helicopter base for
lighthouses Blackrock & Eagle Island. (See nos. 59 and 60 in the series)
Photography by John Eagle,
:"With the assistance of the Commissioners of Irish Lights
and Capt. Mick Conneely of Irish Helicopters.
"
Published by John Eagle Photography, Eyeries, Beara, Cork.
Split back, unused.
Good condition. See photos.
Ships securely in a protective plastic holder.
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