2010 is a very special year for Mizen Head Signal Station.
The famous Arched Bridge is 100 years old. It has
given great service. Until 1993 it was used solely by the
Commissioners of Irish Lights personnel. Light keepers,
tradesmen dignitaries and guests. The general public were
not admitted unless they had written permission from CIL.
In 1994 Mizen Tourism (a local community co-operative)
took a lease on the path across the Bridge to open the
Signal Station as a visitor experience. The Centre has
gone from strength to strength, but a problem has been
looming. Since 2005 the Bridge needed to be replaced.
An expensive job! After fi ve years of negotiations, the
job has started. The Commissioners of Irish Lights, Cork
County Council and Fáilte Ireland have joined forces to
fund the new Bridge. It will look just like the old one. It will
be constructed in concrete reinforced with stainless steel.
It is guaranteed for the next 150 years. The schedule for
completion is November 2010.
We apologise for any inconvenience. The
contractors are demolishing the old Bridge and
constructing the new Bridge throughout this
year so we have some new displays and exciting
attractions in the visitor centre for you.
We hope you enjoy

Directions
From Cork Follow the N71 to Ballydehob
then take the R592
through Schull and Goleen; then
follow the signs for the Mizen
Head Drive.
From Killarney Follow the N71 to Bantry;
take to R591 (marked Crookhaven) through
Durrus and Goleen and follow the signs for
the Mizen Head Drive
Opening Daily June—August 10 am-6pm
mid March April, May, Sept, Oct 10.30am-5pm
Weekends November-mid March 11am-4pm
Special Prices for 2010
Adults €4.50 Seniors and Students
€3.50 Children under 12
free. Groups less 10%
Manager: Stephen O’Sullivan