Carrickarory Pier, Moville, Co. Donegal, 9 Aug 2020, v1 Short
Carrickarory Pier is situated on the north coast of Ireland within Lough Foyle and on the east side of the Inishowen Peninsula on the R238 road from Muff to Moville. It is a rural fishing pier where boats may come alongside the pier, anchor off or use visitor moorings in the immediate vicinity.
This stone-built pier is a reminder of the engineering achievements in the nineteenth century which enabled the economic and social development of the local community. Its survival and continued use are a testament to the high quality of its original design and construction. It was originally built c. 1847 to designs by Barry Duncan Gibbons (c. 1798-1862), engineer with the Board of Public Works. It was originally built as part of a programme following the passing of an Act of Parliament in 1846 that allocated £50,000 for the construction of fishery piers and harbours in Ireland as a (famine) relief measure. Over a period of about six years Gibbon was responsible for the outlay of over £100,000 on more than forty different works throughout Ireland including the construction of piers, harbours, breakwaters, boat-slips and docks. The fine section of rubble stone quay retaining wall to the north was probably built as part of the same works, and adds to the context.
The pier lies close to the ¾ of a mile-wide Port of Londonderry Commercial Shipping Channel, which is well marked and supported by a lighthouse with a sectored light.
The waters off Carrickarory contain flounder, dab, bass, sea trout, dogfish and silver eels and mackerel and mullet can be fished during the summer months.
Carrickarory pier is open all year round. There are good parking facilities, no shelter or toilets are available and disabled access is not available.
The Coastguard Station
The Coastguard Station is a unique historic listed building of the 19th century situated opposite the fishing pier. It enjoys panoramic views over Lough Foyle and looks across to the Benevinagh Mountain (385m), Magilligan, Downhill, Castlerock, Portstewart and Portrush on the Derry and Antrim coastlines.
A handsome and imposing building, built as part of the coastguard station to provide accommodation for the Custom and Excise officers. Despite partial loss of some original fabric the building retains its architectural integrity and form. The survival of the outbuildings to the rear adds to the complex's significance. It was originally built to designs by Enoch Trevor Owen (c. 1833 - 1881), an English architect working for the Board of Works in Ireland from c. 1860. Owen designed upwards of thirty coastguard stations in Ireland, mainly during the 1860s and early 1870s, including nine in County Donegal. It was built as an extension to an existing coastguard complex, complimenting the fine terrace of houses adjacent to the north-east that were built in 1868-69. It was later modified and extended in 1885. Together with this earlier terrace to the north-east, it constitutes an important part of the built heritage and maritime heritage of Moville, and is attractive complex located along the main approach road into the town from the south-west.
The house has been fully modernised in the past 10 years to facilitate modern living, while at the same time retaining the old cast iron fireplaces in the sitting room and the three bedrooms, (One double bed room - Master, one 4' bed (large single/ small double) and one twin bedroom with two single beds. Also included is a new fully modern kitchen and bathroom to complete the building.
The front of the building boasts a beautiful communal lawned area, while the house is accessed at the rear along a communal walkway/ driveway.
Moville Pile Lighthouse
Moville Lighthouse or as its been call ‘The Eiffel Tower of Moville’ was built in 1882 is located about 550 metres offshore from the town, is 13.5 m (44 ft) high and flashes once every 2.5 seconds with a range of four miles. A red sector covers Moville Bank inshore.
This was the largest in a series of 19th century pile lighthouses that helped guide ships down Lough Foyle to Derry, and is one of just three of its kind remaining in Ireland. The other two are located at Dundalk and Cobh.
Responsibility for its operation and maintenance rests with Derry Port and Harbour Commissioners who completed restoration work in 2008. Keepers lived in town, but spent the night in the watch room. Bill McCann’s father, retired Captain Charlie McCann says he remembers when the lighthouse was lit by a paraffin lamp. A keeper would row out at night, light it and remain overnight in the single-roomed house on top in case the light went out. Since then, the lighthouse was converted to gas, and most recently, to solar power.
Trawler - Bonny & Kelly - N98
This steel-built Mussel Dredger was launched from Borth Dyfed (Wales) in 1990. She is registered in Newry (Northern Ireland) and sails under the flag of the United Kingdom [GB]. With a Length Overall (LOA) 25.42m, Beam 7.47m and Draft 2.30m. Registered tonnage of 62 net and 123 gross. Its Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) is 235006865 and Call Sign: MNBP6.
Trawler - Janna – SO 962
This steel-built trawler was built in 1909 (its 111 years old). She is registered in Sligo and sails under the flag of Ireland [IE]. With a Length Overall (LOA) 35.03m, Beam 7.0m. Registered tonnage of 153 gross. Its Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) is 250000503 and Call Sign: EI8339.
Carrickarory Pier, Moville, Co. Donegal, 9 Aug 2020, v1 Short
Carrickarory Pier is situated on the north coast of Ireland within Lough Foyle and on the east side of the Inishowen Peninsula on the R238 road from Muff to Moville. It is a rural fishing pier where boats may come alongside the pier, anchor off or use visitor moorings in the immediate vicinity.
This stone-built pier is a reminder of the engineering achievements in the nineteenth century which enabled the economic and social development of the local community. Its survival and continued use are a testament to the high quality of its original design and construction. It was originally built c. 1847 to designs by Barry Duncan Gibbons (c. 1798-1862), engineer with the Board of Public Works. It was originally built as part of a programme following the passing of an Act of Parliament in 1846 that allocated £50,000 for the construction of fishery piers and harbours in Ireland as a (famine) relief measure. Over a period of about six years Gibbon was responsible for the outlay of over £100,000 on more than forty different works throughout Ireland including the construction of piers, harbours, breakwaters, boat-slips and docks. The fine section of rubble stone quay retaining wall to the north was probably built as part of the same works, and adds to the context.
The pier lies close to the ¾ of a mile-wide Port of Londonderry Commercial Shipping Channel, which is well marked and supported by a lighthouse with a sectored light.
The waters off Carrickarory contain flounder, dab, bass, sea trout, dogfish and silver eels and mackerel and mullet can be fished during the summer months.
Carrickarory pier is open all year round. There are good parking facilities, no shelter or toilets are available and disabled access is not available.
The Coastguard Station
The Coastguard Station is a unique historic listed building of the 19th century situated opposite the fishing pier. It enjoys panoramic views over Lough Foyle and looks across to the Benevinagh Mountain (385m), Magilligan, Downhill, Castlerock, Portstewart and Portrush on the Derry and Antrim coastlines.
A handsome and imposing building, built as part of the coastguard station to provide accommodation for the Custom and Excise officers. Despite partial loss of some original fabric the building retains its architectural integrity and form. The survival of the outbuildings to the rear adds to the complex's significance. It was originally built to designs by Enoch Trevor Owen (c. 1833 - 1881), an English architect working for the Board of Works in Ireland from c. 1860. Owen designed upwards of thirty coastguard stations in Ireland, mainly during the 1860s and early 1870s, including nine in County Donegal. It was built as an extension to an existing coastguard complex, complimenting the fine terrace of houses adjacent to the north-east that were built in 1868-69. It was later modified and extended in 1885. Together with this earlier terrace to the north-east, it constitutes an important part of the built heritage and maritime heritage of Moville, and is attractive complex located along the main approach road into the town from the south-west.
The house has been fully modernised in the past 10 years to facilitate modern living, while at the same time retaining the old cast iron fireplaces in the sitting room and the three bedrooms, (One double bed room - Master, one 4' bed (large single/ small double) and one twin bedroom with two single beds. Also included is a new fully modern kitchen and bathroom to complete the building.
The front of the building boasts a beautiful communal lawned area, while the house is accessed at the rear along a communal walkway/ driveway.
Moville Pile Lighthouse
Moville Lighthouse or as its been call ‘The Eiffel Tower of Moville’ was built in 1882 is located about 550 metres offshore from the town, is 13.5 m (44 ft) high and flashes once every 2.5 seconds with a range of four miles. A red sector covers Moville Bank inshore.
This was the largest in a series of 19th century pile lighthouses that helped guide ships down Lough Foyle to Derry, and is one of just three of its kind remaining in Ireland. The other two are located at Dundalk and Cobh.
Responsibility for its operation and maintenance rests with Derry Port and Harbour Commissioners who completed restoration work in 2008. Keepers lived in town, but spent the night in the watch room. Bill McCann’s father, retired Captain Charlie McCann says he remembers when the lighthouse was lit by a paraffin lamp. A keeper would row out at night, light it and remain overnight in the single-roomed house on top in case the light went out. Since then, the lighthouse was converted to gas, and most recently, to solar power.
Trawler - Bonny & Kelly - N98
This steel-built Mussel Dredger was launched from Borth Dyfed (Wales) in 1990. She is registered in Newry (Northern Ireland) and sails under the flag of the United Kingdom [GB]. With a Length Overall (LOA) 25.42m, Beam 7.47m and Draft 2.30m. Registered tonnage of 62 net and 123 gross. Its Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) is 235006865 and Call Sign: MNBP6.
Trawler - Janna – SO 962
This steel-built trawler was built in 1909 (its 111 years old). She is registered in Sligo and sails under the flag of Ireland [IE]. With a Length Overall (LOA) 35.03m, Beam 7.0m. Registered tonnage of 153 gross. Its Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) is 250000503 and Call Sign: EI8339.