The Metal Man lighthouse, a 3.7 metre (12 ft) high guardian statue placed offshore at the point by local seafarers in 1821 is maintained by the Commissioners of Irish Lights.
[6][7] The Lower Rosses Light is an 8m high square structure on wooden staves to guide boats down the Needles Channel to Drumcliff bay.
[8][9] The "Waiting on Shore" monument, appropriately situated near the RNLI lifeboat station, depicts a woman holding her arms out to sea.
Rosses Point is home to the Sligo Yacht Club, who hold sailing courses for children and adults in the summer months.
[citation needed] Also held annually is the West of Ireland Championship which is hosted by County Sligo Golf Club.
[citation needed] The Rosses Point Shanty Festival is held annually on a weekend around mid June with profits to the RNLI.