Sunset At Fanad Head
by Conor McGuire
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30.000 x 24.000 inches
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Title
Sunset At Fanad Head
Artist
Conor McGuire
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
It�s easy to recognize the main attraction on this peninsula: Fanad Head Lighthouse, which was conceived as essential to seafarers following a tragedy over 200 years ago. In December 1811, the frigate Saldanha sought shelter from a storm, heading towards Fanad as it frantically fought the raging wind and waves. Sadly, reaching shore safely never happened, and the ship was wrecked off the northern coast � its only survivor was the ship�s parrot.
Soon after, the Fanad Head Lighthouse was built to help weary sailors on their journey. It�s still there today, standing on a rocky outcrop blinking out to sea. The Saldanha�s bell allegedly found a new home in Portsalon�s church tower, while the ship�s salvaged timbers bear the weight of the roof in Ramelton�s Town Hall.
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August 14th, 2014
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