Blacksod Lighthouse

It was weather observations in June 1944 by lighthousekeeper Ted Sweeney that caused the Normandy landings to be postponed. While remaining neutral during World War II, Ireland continued to supply weather reports to Britain under an agreement in place since independence. D-Day had been scheduled to commence on 5 June 1944, but Sweeney's report of approaching bad weather fronts caused Eisenhower to delay the invasion until 6 June 1944, when conditions were more favourable.

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• Text: Wikipedia
• Photos: Simon Armstrong