Great Lighthouses of Ireland

Great Lighthouses of Ireland

Great Lighthouses of Ireland

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Great Lighthouses of Ireland

2018- 2022

2 Seasons

8 Episodes

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Great Lighthouses of Ireland tells the story of Ireland’s lighthouses and their continuing importance to the country’s survival. For all their romance and mystery, lighthouses remain a vital part of Ireland’s maritime infrastructure.

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