Date : 24 August, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue : Friends of Mayo Dark Skies – Mulranny Park Hotel
Admission : Admission Free
Booking : Booking Required
Contact : mayodarksky@gmail.com
Web Link : www.heritageweek.ie/whats-on/event/preserving-night-sky-heritage
Access & Parking : Suitable for Children under 12 – Wheelchair Access (Full) – No Car Parking Available
Description : Ireland’s leading expert, Prof. Brian Espey of TCD Astrophysics Dept, will speak about light pollution in Ireland and how we can solve this problem and retain the natural heritage of our night skies.
In 2016 Mayo Dark Sky Park received a gold tier International award for the quality of its night skies, free from light pollution. We have invited Ireland’s leading expert, Prof. Brian Espey to speak about light pollution in Ireland and how we can solve this problem without compromising safety or lighting concerns.Our nightscape is disappearing rapidly, yet it is a valuable asset; preserving it helps us save energy, enhances our biodiversity and benefits our mental and physical wellbeing.