Straw Island Light

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Aran Islands, Co Galway, Ireland
Aran Islands, Co Galway, Ireland

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Straw Island Light in 1995 - 22nd trip
Straw Island Light in 1995 - 22nd trip

Aran Islands, Co Galway, Ireland

Built: 1878

When the light on Inishmore was discontinued in 1857, local fishermen found Killeany Bay and Kilronan without a light. After much active campaigning, a light was finally built at the entrance to Killeany Bay, on Straw Island, 21 years later.


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