THE EAST PIER LIGHTHOUSE 26/12/2025
Discover the history of the Dún Laoghaire East Pier lighthouse, built in 1847 by George Halpin. Learn why this navigational beacon is surrounded by a fortified battery and still houses active guns used for ceremonial salutes today.
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THE EAST PIER LIGHTHOUSE