Old head of Kinsale lighthouse

copperhead · 17-07-2018 4:33pm #1

Was going to take a trip down there some evening for sunset , I was wondering is can it be accessed or is it private property ?

ValueInIreland · 17-07-2018 8:35pm

It's Private property controlled by the Golf Club (Security on the gate!), no harm in phoning in advance and asking for permission though....

copperhead · 17-07-2018 9:35pm

ValueInIreland wrote: »

It's Private property controlled by the Golf Club (Security on the gate!), no harm in phoning in advance and asking for permission though....

Thanks for that information , don't think it would be worth the hassle though, it's very disappointing that private company's can control access to national landmarks ,

Effects · 18-07-2018 1:43pm

They were supposed to allow public access but they don't.
You won't get access without prior appointment and proof of insurance. They probably still won't give you access though.
It's fairly tightly controlled access wise, I took a look before to see if there was a way in and it didn't seem easy at all.

Morrisseeee · 23-07-2018 6:38pm

Tip : sign up for a game of golf, late tee time, hide in a bunker and......wait for the perfect moment

Homer · 23-07-2018 8:37pm

Morrisseeee wrote: »

Tip : sign up for a game of golf, late tee time, hide in a bunker and......wait for the perfect moment

Or buy a drone

awec · 23-07-2018 8:38pm

Morrisseeee wrote: »

Tip : sign up for a game of golf, late tee time, hide in a bunker and......wait for the perfect moment

Would be an expensive photograph!

CabanSail · 28-07-2018 10:11pm

You could contact Free the Old Head of Kinsale but they don't seem too active now.

BailMeOut · 07-08-2018 10:43am

The lighthouse has open days twice annually which are very popular so keep an eye on www.kinsale.ie for details.

Last event was in May however they have also have tours in August.

https://www.kinsale.ie/event/2018-old-head-of-kinsale-lighthouse-open-days/

BailMeOut · 10-08-2018 2:34pm

@copperhead here you go

Open Days 25th and 26th August 2018.

https://www.kinsale.ie/event/old-head-of-kinsale-lighthouse-open-days-august-2018/

pete4130 · 10-08-2018 3:07pm

Pair of wire cutters. Just send it.

copperhead · 10-08-2018 8:53pm

pete4130 wrote: »

Pair of wire cutters. Just send it.

Haha I'd be the one to get caught in the barbed wire and have to get rescued by security

copperhead · 10-08-2018 8:55pm

BailMeOut wrote: »

@copperhead here you go

Open Days 25th and 26th August 2018.

https://www.kinsale.ie/event/old-head-of-kinsale-lighthouse-open-days-august-2018/

Thanks very much for the info, but the times of 10-5 would really suit what I'm looking for, ideally sunrise or sunset, but thanks for taking the time to find that information

BailMeOut · 11-08-2018 4:00pm

copperhead wrote: »

Thanks very much for the info, but the times of 10-5 would really suit what I'm looking for, ideally sunrise or sunset, but thanks for taking the time to find that information

No problem. I'd contact Irish lights as I they will get you past the main gate if you want to take photos. I know someone there if you have no luck (pm me).

Old head of Kinsale lighthouse

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