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Automation of Skellig Michael's Lighthouse

This chapter discusses the automation of Skellig Michael's lighthouse, marking the end of a tradition dating back nearly two centuries. It describes the Skellig Islands in southern Ireland, known for their beauty and a well-preserved 6th-century monastery. The chapter also mentions the decision to build lighthouses on Skellig Michael due to shipwrecks in the area, the construction of the lighthouses using rock sections, and the eventual automation of the lower lighthouse.

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