Satellite and aerial maps of Sheeps Head with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ardnakinna , Munster | 9.7 | 330 | |
| Castletownbere , Munster | 12.6 | 344 | |
| Roancarrig , Munster | 14.1 | 029 | |
| Fastnet Rock , Munster | 24.2 | 135 | |
| Bantry Aerodrome , Munster | 29.0 | 058 | EIBN |
| Bull Rock , Munster | 31.8 | 280 |
Sheeps Head |
1968 to present | ||
| 51° 32' 33.41'' N 9° 50' 50.96'' W | ||
| Muntervary, Cork, Munster | ||
| Elevation: 300 feet |
Sheeps Head Light marking the southern entrance to Bantry Bay, is relatively new. The remoteness of the site meant that the helipad was built at the time of construction (to allow materials and labour to be flown in) and the Light was first lit in Oct 1968. 
List of units at Sheeps Head |
| Years | Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| 1968- | Lighthouse Operations | |
