Commissioners of Irish Lights

Irish Lights is responsible for maintaining lighthouses, buoys, beacons, and other navigation aids along the entire coast of Ireland, including both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

• Established: Irish Lights was founded in 1867, though lighthouse authorities have existed in Ireland for centuries.
• Responsibilities: Irish Lights is responsible for maintaining lighthouses, buoys, beacons, and other navigation aids along the entire coast of Ireland, including both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. This responsibility includes ensuring safe navigation for mariners in Irish coastal waters and the Irish Sea.
• Headquarters: The headquarters is located in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin.

Irish Lights plays a crucial role in maritime safety around Ireland, similar to Trinity House in England and the Northern Lighthouse Board in Scotland and the Isle of Man.

Irish Lights is one of the three General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs) in the UK and Ireland, alongside the Northern Lighthouse Board in Scotland and Trinity House in England & Wales. Together, they manage all navigation aids in British and Irish waters, ensuring safety and efficiency in maritime navigation.