Rotten Island Donegal the lighthouse remains an essential

the lighthouse remains an essential guide for ships navigating the area’s treacherous shoals

one of Ireland’s most important fishing ports

with keepers once living on the isolated rocks year-round

The original light

Fully automated since 1996

Rotten Island Donegal the lighthouse remains an essentialRotten Island lighthouse, a harbour light established in 1821, sits at the entrance to Killybegs Harbour, one of Irelands most important fishing ports. The lighthouses role in guiding vessels into the harbour is crucial, given the hazardous rocks surrounding the area. Its said the name derives from 'Naomh Rotain' (Saint Rotain), a monk reputed to have lived as a hermit on the small island. Rotten Islands main claim to fame is that it was the last