Locals on Inishbofin call for emergency beacon
Galway Bay fm newsroom - Locals on Inishbofin are attempting to secure an emergency beacon after the 12 foot lighthouse on the mainland was swept away.
Inishbofin development company are in contact with the commissioner of Irish lights and it's hoped something can be arranged for the short term.
The Island suffered extensive damage in recent days - sea wall defences were knocked, sections of roads collapsed and cars were swept away from the pier.
Galway County Council has yet to send a representative to assess the damage.
Island manager on Inishbofin, Simon Murray explains the lighthouse is knocked to its foundations.