A World War II look-out post on Downpatrick Head, Ireland

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I wrote about the World War II stone markers on Downpatrick Head in Ireland. On the same headland is a lookout post. The head itself juts into the Atlantic Ocean from the north coast of County Mayo, Ireland. During World War II, Ireland remained a neutral country although some Irish did fight with Britain. Between 1939 and 1942, a series of lookout posts (LOP) were erected around the coastline and were manned throughout the war. These were all built to the same plan and were connected by phone. It was the duty of those stationed at the LOP to monitor and report all sea traffic. It would have been a bleak place on a cold, windy day. The hut is tiny but did have an alcove for an open fire. The top of the Dun Briste sea stack can be seen in the background.