Mizen Head

Experience Mizen Head on the glorious Mizen Peninsula in County Cork. Visit the Mizen Head Irish Lights Signal Station at Ireland's most south-westerly point. Visit Mizen Head and discover how the Mizen Head Signal Station was built to save lives off the treacherous rocks at Ireland’s most south-westerly point. Drop by the visitor centre at Mizen Head and learn about the navigational aids simulator, the geology of the Mizen Head area and the Fastnet Rescue Tide Clock. Cross over the magnificent arched bridge, bask in the stunning scenery and look out for seals, kittiwakes, gannets and choughs in the deep blue water below. This is one of the best places in the world to see minke, fin, and humpback whales as well as dolphins. Spend some time exploring the keepers' quarters in the former Irish Lights Signal Station. View the engine room with the Marconi radio room and the workman's quarters with the Mizen map collection and CIL boat displays.

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