Moville Florida Youghal remains a key piece

Youghal remains a key piece of Ireland’s maritime heritage

Designed by Scottish engineer Alexander Nimmo

Located on Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor

marking the halfway point for sailors navigating the waters between these two key landmarks along the rugged Maine coastline

Old Head of Kinsale

Moville Florida Youghal remains a key pieceMoville lighthouse, located on the northern shores of Lough Foyle, was established in 1861 to guide vessels entering the lough. Moville was historically an important port for transatlantic travel, with Glasgow steamships beginning to take on passengers from 1860. These large ships were dissatisfied with the small shore light and requested a stronger guide. As a result, the Londonderry Port & Harbour Commissioners agreed to build a large pile light