From Manchán Magan’s “One Change” column in The Irish Times: Of all the forms of pollution that beset us, light pollution might be the easiest to tackle. Night-time illumination from Ireland nearly doubled in the two decades to 2014, such that 95 per cent of the country now has night skies that appear brighter towards
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Moonlight and Magic in Mayo The towns and villages bordering Ireland’s only DARK SKY PARK will team up once again to organise the fifth annual Mayo Dark Sky Festival. The 2020 Festival will be a little different of course, as it will take place online, respecting current Covid-19 restrictions. In previous years the festival has featured
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Observe the Moon Night is coming up on the 26th September. Each year we mark this, usually with an event but 2020 is no ordinary year! However, moon gazing is something everyone can do from home and we encourage you to get out and take a look at our nearest neighbour in the Sky. You
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This annual week of events might be remarkably different for 2020 but nevertheless, it gives us all an opportunity to connect with our night skies, to consider the amazing habitat we have overhead and to reconnect with loved ones far away. We have a series of virtual events planned in collaboration with the International Dark
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To celebrate Space Week 2019 and mark International Observe the Moon Night, join us in Wild Nephin Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre for an evening of moon gazing and storytelling under Mayo’s magical moonlight. All welcome. Booking Details: Entrance is free, no booking is required. Please RSVP to mayodarksky@gmail.com More information about : http://www.spaceweek.ie/events/international-observe-the-moon-night/
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The programme for the 4th Mayo Dark Sky Festival has been launched. It promises to be a very exciting weekend with events for all the family. For the full programme visit the Mayo Dark Sky Festival website
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Don’t miss Natalie Marr’s talk next Wednesday 18th April. It is her first time in Ireland and we have invited Natalie from Scotland to present her work “Skies Above, Earth Below”, which explores the cultural values of Dark Sky Places. Natalie is an artist and researcher based at the University of Glasgow and works across
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The stars are aligned for astronomers, astro-photographers, astro-physicists, stargazers and rocket makers to visit Newport, County Mayo over the Bank holiday weekend 28-30th October. The town is set to host the first ever Mayo Dark Sky Festival and promises to be a weekend of discovery and enlightenment for everyone. Mayo is now internationally recognised as
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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,
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Free Daily Shuttle from 10th July to 30th August 2017. For more information click here.
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