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Sod Rock Lighthouse

🇮🇪The Municipal District of Adare — Rathkeale, IEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sod Rock Lighthouse

Built in 1870, Sod Rock Lighthouse is a tripod structure constructed from wood, standing 10.5 meters tall and topped with a lantern. It is located on the north side of an estuary approximately 8 kilometers east of Shannon International Airport in County Limerick. The lighthouse guided vessels navigating the waterways for over eighty years before becoming inactive in the 1950s. While the site is accessible to visitors, the tower itself remains closed to the public.

Why it matters: Its distinctive tripod wood tower is a less common architectural style for lighthouses. Though inactive, Sod Rock offers a tangible link to the region's maritime heritage.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10.5m
Tower Shape
tripod
Material
wood

Structure: tripod wood tower with lantern

Location

City
The Municipal District of Adare — Rathkeale
Country
🇮🇪Ireland
Region
County Limerick
Sea Region
north side of an estuary about 8 km east of Shannon International Airport
Latitude
52.6782°
Longitude
-8.8459°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Shannon(2.6 km)

Construction & History

Year Built
1870

Significant events: Inactive since the 1950s

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Sod Rock Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sod Rock Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Shannon at 2.6 NM to the W. Other ports served include MASSY'S (6.3 NM SW), Limerick (7.5 NM E), Aughinish Island (8.1 NM WSW), Clarecastle (9.1 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sod Rock Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sod Rock Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Sod Rock Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sod Rock Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.