George Halpin

[1] His son, George Halpin [Wikidata], was also a well-known lighthouse builder.

Very little is known of Halpin's early life, though it is known that his background was in the building trade rather than in engineering.

In 1800, he was made the Inspector of Works for the Dublin Ballast Board (the predecessor to the Commissioners of Irish Lights), succeeding Francis Tunstall, and in this capacity was responsible for a number of works.

He also set up the Irish lighthouse service's administration and management procedures, regularised employment of lighthouse keepers, and continued to oversee the development of Dublin's port.

[1] Halpin died in 1854, and was buried in Mount Jerome Cemetery, Dublin.