The Fastnet Rock Lighthouse was built 100 years ago. It is the most important landfall off the Irish Coast (West Cork). Its Gaelic name "Carrig Aonar" (lonely rock) is significant, for a lonelier place than the Fastnet won't be difficult to imagine... It gained itself the name "teardrop of Irland" because it was the last bit of Ireland seen by immigrants on their journey to America. The Lighthouse stands strong against the mighty Atlantic Ocean and the painting captures that strength and the respect the sea commands. Acrylic colours on canvas (60 x 45 cm).