"From Inception..." The Evolving Beacon on Hook Peninsula
Ireland is the world's 20th largest island, measuring 488 kilometers (303 miles) long and 225 kilometers (140 miles) at its widest; if you could unravel its coastline it would stretch more than 3,219 kilometers (2,000 miles). We are fortunate to have some of the most beautiful coastal regions to be seen anywhere in the world. However, what is so attractive to native and visitor alike can be a major hazard to the seafarer.