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Book Synopsis Lighthouses of Ireland by : Roger O'Reilly
Download or read book Lighthouses of Ireland written by Roger O'Reilly and published by Collins Press. This book was released on 2018-09-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'I can think of no other edifice constructed by man as altruistic as a lighthouse. They were built only to serve.' George Bernard Shaw Since ancient times, long before GPS, radio transmission or radar, lighthouses have served as beacons helping ships to navigate Ireland's sometimes treacherous waters. The earliest lights were simply bonfires built on hillsides; in the fifth century, St Dúbhan established a brazier of burning wood or turf on the headland of Hy Kinsellagh (now known as Hook Head). Today, despite technological advances, these coastal icons continue to serve as crucial navigational aids for the maritime traffic of our island nation, from the smallest leisure crafts to cargo ships and trawlers. By day, they mark the way with their instantly recognisable appearances; at night, by the character of their signals. One flash every two seconds tells a sailor that they are near Valentia Island off the coast of Kerry. Four flashes every twenty seconds means that they are further north, approaching Loop Head in County Clare. As well as representing a unique part of our maritime history and built heritage, lighthouses are a powerful symbol of strength and resilience in times of darkness. This evokes an irresistible fascination with them in many people. Artist Roger O'Reilly grew up near the Boyne Estuary lighthouse in County Meath and ever since has associated a sense of peace and reassurance with the warm glow of lighthouse beacons. He has spent two years criss-crossing the country to draw dramatic portraits of these sentinels of our shores. Gathered in this extraordinary collection, each beloved landmark is accompanied by a wealth of practical and insightful information: history, location, elevation, signal and range. This spectacularly illustrated celebration of these architectural gems will be treasured by anyone who finds comfort, intrigue or excitement in the glimmer of a lighthouse through the darkness.
Book Synopsis Lighthouses of Ireland by : Kevin M. McCarthy
Download or read book Lighthouses of Ireland written by Kevin M. McCarthy and published by Pineapple PressInc. This book was released on 1997 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -- Thousands of Irish Americans travel to Ireland each year to explore the land of their ancestors-- Touring the island's lighthouses is a fascinating way to see the whole island and learn the country's history-- Eighty lighthouses under the authority of the Commissioners of Irish Lights dot the 2,000 miles of Irish coastline-- Thirty of the most interesting lights are featured with detailed histories and fullcolor paintings by noted maritime artist William Trotter-- For Irish Americans as well as history and lighthouse buffs
Book Synopsis The Lighthouses of Ireland by : Richard M. Taylor
Download or read book The Lighthouses of Ireland written by Richard M. Taylor and published by Collins Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard Taylor was a lighthouse technician for 44 years during which he visited and worked on all 86 Irish lighthouses. He is uniquely qualified to write this personal history-cum-guide. He describes the lighthouses and their history and captures the
Book Synopsis The Irish Lighthouse Service by : Thomas George Wilson
Download or read book The Irish Lighthouse Service written by Thomas George Wilson and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Irish Lighthouses by : Sharma Krauskopf
Download or read book Irish Lighthouses written by Sharma Krauskopf and published by . This book was released on 2001-11 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains illuminating text and splendid color photographs of 30 of Ireland's finest, most historic lights. Also included are a locator map of Irish lights, a list of lights by date of establishment, and a glossary of terms.
Download or read book Seashaken Houses written by Tom Nancollas and published by Particular Books. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lighthouses are striking totems of our relationship to the sea. For many, they encapsulate a romantic vision of solitary homes amongst the waves, but their original purpose was much more utilitarian than that. Today we still depend upon their guiding lights for the safe passage of ships. Nowhere is this truer than in the rock lighthouses of Great Britain and Ireland which form a ring of twenty towers built between 1811 and 1904, so-called because they were constructed on desolate rock formations in the middle of the sea, and made of granite to withstand the power of its waves. Seashaken Housesis a lyrical exploration of these singular towers, the people who risked their lives building and rebuilding them, those that inhabited their circular rooms, and the ways in which we value emblems of our history in a changing world.
Book Synopsis Ireland's Lighthouses by : John Eagle
Download or read book Ireland's Lighthouses written by John Eagle and published by Collins Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brings together the photographs with informative text on the lighthouses of Ireland.
Book Synopsis For the Safety of All by : Michael Farrelly
Download or read book For the Safety of All written by Michael Farrelly and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Bright Light, White Water by : Bill Long
Download or read book Bright Light, White Water written by Bill Long and published by . This book was released on 1998-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of Irish lighthouses and their people.
Book Synopsis The Lighthouses of Ireland by : Richard M. Taylor
Download or read book The Lighthouses of Ireland written by Richard M. Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2006-04 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard Taylor, A lighthouse technician for 44 years, Captures the unique way of life of the lighthouse keepers and their families.
Book Synopsis Waterford Harbour by : Andrew Doherty
Download or read book Waterford Harbour written by Andrew Doherty and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2020-09-30 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Waterford harbour has centuries of tradition based on its extensive fishery and maritime trade. Steeped in history, customs and an enviable spirit, it was there that Andrew Doherty was born and raised amongst a treasure chest of stories spun by the fishermen, sailors and their families. As an adult he began to research these accounts and, to his surprise, found many were based on fact. In this book, Doherty will take you on a fascinating journey along the harbour, introduce you to some of its most important sites and people, the area's history, and some of its most fantastic tales. Dreaded press gangs who raided whole communities for crew, the search for buried gold and a ship seized by pirates, the horror of a German bombing of the rural idyll during the Second World War – on every page of this incredible account you will learn something of the maritime community of Waterford Harbour.
Book Synopsis The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Irish Lighthouses by : David Hare
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Irish Lighthouses written by David Hare and published by Gateway Books. This book was released on 2024-09-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This visually dramatic encyclopedia of Ireland's lighthouses is packed with easy-to-digest facts which effortlessly engage young readers with topics such as science, engineering and history. Inside you will: * Discover how lighthouses are built, how they work, and how they save lives at sea; * Learn the meaning behind the different colors that lighthouses are painted; * Experience what it's like to live and work in a lighthouse; * Discover which lighthouse you can visit and explore next; * Test your knowledge with a lighthouse quiz. For kids hungry for knowledge, this first book in the Gill Illustrated Encyclopedia series is sure to surprise and delight.
Book Synopsis Bright Light, White Water by : Bill Long
Download or read book Bright Light, White Water written by Bill Long and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Lighthouses for Kids by : Katherine L. House
Download or read book Lighthouses for Kids written by Katherine L. House and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing to life an era when rivers, lakes, and oceans were the nation's highways and lighthouses served as traffic signals and maps, this comprehensive reference provides children with an in-depth history of lighthouses and firsthand stories of the challenges faced by lighthouse keepers. Filled with engaging activities such as learning how to tie a bowline knot and building a model lighthouse, this unique book also includes a field guide to U.S. lighthouses, places to visit, a time line, glossary, websites to explore, and a reading list for further study.
Book Synopsis The British Lighthouse Trail by : Sarah Kerr
Download or read book The British Lighthouse Trail written by Sarah Kerr and published by Whittles. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to all major and minor lighthouses in Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and Channel Islands. Essential for all lighthouse enthusiasts!
Download or read book The Lightkeeper written by Gerald Butler and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recollections of one of Ireland's last lightkeepers. Includes a firsthand account of the 1979 Fastnet race.
Book Synopsis The Great Lighthouses of Ireland by : David O'Hare
Download or read book The Great Lighthouses of Ireland written by David O'Hare and published by . This book was released on 2022-11-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Lighthouses of Ireland is a collection of striking images and fascinating stories about the lighthouses around Ireland's coast and the extraordinary men and women who lived and worked in them.The book, published to accompany the TV series of the same name, has an encyclopedic range of subjects, including history, biography, engineering and science, art, wildlife and social history. Stories include the raid on the Fastnet by the IRA, Ireland's nuclear-powered lighthouse and the heroic rescue of the Daunt Rock lightship.With more than 300 stunning images and archive documents, this beautiful book brings to life the romance and history of the lighthouses that inspire such fascination.
