Galley Head Lighthouse
A white lighthouse completed in 1878 at the tip of a headland, with surrounding cliffs and bays that form a classic West Cork seascape.
Galley Head Lighthouse stands at the end of a narrow headland about 12 km southwest of Clonakilty. Completed in 1878, it was once said to be one of the brightest lighthouses in the world and could be seen from about 30 km away. The lighthouse itself is not open to the public, though the keepers' cottage can be booked for accommodation through Irish Lights. You can walk along the road to the gate at the headland for views over Rosscarbery Bay. Nearby Owenahincha Beach and Long Strand make pleasant stops for a stroll.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Inchydoney Beach
- Michael Collins House
- Clonakilty Town
- West Cork Model Railway Village
- Drombeg Stone Circle
- Glandore
- Timoleague Friary
- Castletownshend