Inir Oírr Lighthouse to open its doors at open day this weekend

*Due to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, this open day is now cancelled. Comharchumann Caomhán hope to get another date during the summer and look forward to welcoming people to the Lighthouse once that date is decided. For more details you can contact bainisteoir@discoverinisoirr.com

The doors to Inis Oírr Lighthouse will be open to the public this Saturday for the first time ever as part of an event inviting members of the public a unique opportunity to visit the Lighthouse and discuss its future.

Comhar Caomhán Teoranta in partnership with Údarás na Gaeltachta and Irish Lights  are inviting the community of Inis Oírr to attend the lighthouse open day and public meeting in Áras Éanna, this Saturday the 11th of April.

Building on From Vision to Operation, a practical guide to community led lighthouse development published officially in Dublin Castle in October, the event invites members of the public to play an active part in the future of the lighthouse.

Eimear Ní Mhathúna of Teach Solais Fhánada will speak at the event on her experience through the success of Forbairt Fánada, who signed a 20 year lease on the Donegal Lighthouse last summer.

‘Today offers a unique opportunity for the community in Inis Óirr to come together and have their input into the future of their lighthouse. The public will have the chance to share their interest in the proposed project, while hearing about the success of Fánad Lighthouse. We hope to inspire the community to come together on this amazing opportunity.’ said Meadbh Seoighe, Tourism Development Manager in Údarás na Gaeltachta.

All will be welcome on Saturday to visit the lighthouse, which is now open to the public for the first time, and come together at a public open discussion in Áras Éanna.

Schedule for the day:

11:00am-3pm: Visit to the lighthouse

The lighthouse doors will be open for the day to Members of the public, offering a unique opportunity to view the tower and the houses from the inside. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the grounds, and climb to the top of the tower where they will be met by scenic views of Inis Oírr and it’s surrounding waters.

3:30pm-5:00pm : Open discussion on the future vision for the lighthouse

After the visit to the lighthouse, all will be invited to come together and share their thoughts on the lighthouse and there will be an open discussion on visions for the future of the lighthouse. Guest speakers include Eimear Ní Mhathúna of Teach Solais Fánada and Sean Ó Gallachóir and Tina Nic Eafarartaith of Teach Solais an Fhóid Duibh.