historic in Clare, Ireland

Loop Head Lighthouse

A working 1854 lighthouse at the tip of its own peninsula, where the Atlantic meets the mouth of the River Shannon.

Worth the wander

Loop Head Lighthouse is a working lighthouse on the tip of the Loop Head Peninsula, guarding the entrance to the River Shannon since a light was first lit here in 1670; the current tower dates from 1854 and was automated in 1991. Visitors can climb the tower on a guided tour for panoramic Atlantic views, weather permitting.

Quick answers

Cost: Paid - general admission approx. €3, guided tower tour an additional €5
Time and distance: 15-30 min visit, longer with a guided tour
Parking: Free car park at the lighthouse

Find your way

Loop Head, Kilbaha, Co. Clare