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The lighthouse at the pierhead of Wicklow Harbour’s east pier, is where a small group of people gathered shortly after first light on Monday, to watch a crane raise into position the original copper dome and lantern.

The copper dome reports The Irish Times, which were part of the lighthouse when built in 1884, have been restored after almost half a century. According to locals, the dome was blown away in a storm which they recalled took place in 1976 and that fishing crews from the area had rescued the dome and taken it to a boatyard across the harbour.

The boatyard however closed about three decades ago and so the whereabouts of the dome complete with lighthouse weather vane had become uncertain.

A replacement of the dome in the form of a flatter, lighter roof had been built and this structure survived until March as a particularly violent gust swept it clean off the top of the lighthouse tower.

After the weather related incident earlier this year, the remains of the original dome have since been fortunately discovered in a shed. The dome was in a flattened-out state, however the port which Wicklow County Council operate (with ships trading cargoes of timber, glass and scrap metal), contacted the boat-building and repair company, Arklow Marine Services to see if the rediscovered dome could be restored and put back in position.

John Tyrrell of Arklow Marine Services said “We were doubtful at first if it was feasible,” but another member of staff in the boat-building yard “said he would give it a go”.

A month after the violent gust took place, the upper part of the lighthouse, the lantern, which features the curved windows surrounding the light itself, was removed to Arklow to be reunited with the original domed roof.

Having been without its lantern since April, the work to restore this part of the lighthouse was carried out by Arklow Marine Services, noting the neighbouring port is where Afloat highlights a rare call of an Arklow Shipping cargoship took place in recent years.

The newspaper which has more including photos also has a comment from retired Wicklow postman, Pat Davis, who has spent his spare time painting and restoring 57 ‘mostly merchant ships’ murals as Afloat visited the port’s east pier wall.

Among the murals of vessels and ships that have called to Wicklow Port is the Naval Service CPV, L.E. Orla which after 30 years was decommissioned in 2022, the general cargo ship Patricia, once owned by an Irish shipowner which are a rare breed!

In addition to further rare calls to the port by the world famous Scottish paddle steamer P.S. Waverley which visited Warrenpoint in May

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boot Düsseldorf, the International Boat Show

With almost 250,000 visitors, boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair and every year in January the “meeting place" for the entire industry. Around 2,000 exhibitors present their interesting new products, attractive further developments and maritime equipment. This means that the complete market will be on site in Düsseldorf and will be inviting visitors on nine days of the fair to an exciting journey through the entire world of water sports in 17 exhibition halls covering 220,000 square meters. With a focus on boats and yachts, engines and engine technology, equipment and accessories, services, canoes, kayaks, kitesurfing, rowing, diving, surfing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, SUP, fishing, maritime art, marinas, water sports facilities as well as beach resorts and charter, there is something for every water sports enthusiast.

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boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair. Seventeen exhibition halls covering 220,000 square meters. With a focus on boats and yachts, engines and engine technology.

The Fairground Düsseldorf. This massive Dusseldorf Exhibition Centre is strategically located between the River Rhine and the airport. It's about 20 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from the city centre.

250,000 visitors, boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair.

The 2018 show was the golden jubilee of the show, so 2021 will be the 51st show.

Every year in January. In 2021 it will be 23-31 January.

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messeplatz 40474 Düsseldorf Tel: +49 211 4560-01 Fax: +49 211 4560-668

The Irish marine trade has witnessed increasing numbers of Irish attendees at boot over the last few years as the 17-Hall show becomes more and more dominant in the European market and direct flights from Dublin offer the possibility of day trips to the river Rhine venue.

Boats & Yachts Engines, Engine parts Yacht Equipment Watersports Services Canoes, Kayaks, Rowing Waterski, Wakeboard, Kneeboard & Skimboard Jetski + Equipment & Services Diving, Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing & SUP Angling Maritime Art & Crafts Marinas & Watersports Infrastructure Beach Resorts Organisations, Authorities & Clubs

Over 1000 boats are on display.

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boot Düsseldorf 2025 

The 2025 boot Düsseldorf will take place from 18 to 26 January 2025.

At A Glance – Boot Dusseldorf 

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Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
Messeplatz
40474 Düsseldorf
Tel: +49 211 4560-01
Fax: +49 211 4560-668

The first boats and yachts will once again be arriving in December via the Rhine.

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