From men in hats to an immovable object - the Poolbeg Lighthouse in Dublin Bay from the wonderful Eblana Collection. Looking at the building one can see a megaphone type thingy (technical description based on Carol's guidance) which was used to wake those residents who lived nearby?
Photographers:
Unknown
Collection:
Eblana Photograph Collection
Date: Catalogue range c.1870-1890
NLI Ref:
EB_1466
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Info:
Owner:
National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Source:
Flickr Commons
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abandoned railways
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poolbeg_Lighthouse There are 2 foghorns, different sizes, on the outside. To give 2 different sounds.
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Yikes! It's RED. Like a sore thumb! In 2012 via https://www.flickr.com/photos/cormacmcmullan/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/cormacmcmullan/8035014484/
letrucas
Spectacular!
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Streetview goes out there - goo.gl/maps/YkthK9JnTqz
DannyM8
It's a lovely walk down to the Lighthouse on a good day.
abandoned railways
This original looked so dull. I had to colour it. www.flickr.com/photos/abandonedrailsireland/47531844781/i...