In 1811, the HMS Saldanha sank and 254 people died, the only survivor being the captain's parrot. After this tragedy, a lighthouse was built at Fannet Point as it was then known, and on St. Patrick’s Day 1817, the light was lit for the first time.<br /><br />Fanad Lighthouse remains an iconic working lighthouse at the mouth of Lough Swilly. It has been voted one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the world. This stunning heritage building is the flagship visitor attraction of the Fanad peninsula, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
In 1811, the HMS Saldanha sank and 254 people died, the only survivor being the captain's parrot. After this tragedy, a lighthouse was built at Fannet Point as it was then known, and on St. Patrick’s Day 1817, the light was lit for the first time.<br /><br />Fanad Lighthouse remains an iconic working lighthouse at the mouth of Lough Swilly. It has been voted one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the world. This stunning heritage building is the flagship visitor attraction of the Fanad peninsula, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
