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Ireland Has a Lighthouse That's Been Decommissioned for Over 100 Years

The Fastnet Rock Lighthouse, located off the coast of County Cork, was built in 1904 and was operational until 1989. Despite being decommissioned, it remains a prominent navigational aid for mariners. The lighthouse is now managed by the Commissioners of Irish Lights, a public body responsible for Ireland's aids to navigation. Today, the Fastnet Rock Lighthouse is one of the most iconic and unusual lighthouses in the world, its unique history and architecture making it a fascinating footnote in maritime history.