On June 3, 1944, Irish Coast Guardsman and Blacksod lighthouse keeper Ted Sweeney delivered a weather forecast by telephone from Co Mayo’s most westerly point. The report convinced General Dwight D Eisenhower to delay the D-Day invasion, potentially averting a military disaster and changing the course of World War II.
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and one of the oldest cities in Europe in a region with approximately 3 million inhabitants. The city offers a variety of cultural, architectural and business-related attractions. The Estoril coast (west of Lisbon) – which includes Estoril, Cascais and the historic town of Sintra – is home to numerous leisure attractions. With its pleasant climate and vibrant, safe atmosphere, Lisbon continues to increase its appeal as a short-break destination.
To understand coastal change and anticipate what our future coast will look like, scientists carry out regular field surveys in the form of beach prof.