Mayo Events for Irish Astronomy Week | 9th to 16th March 2024 From the 9th to 16th March, the 2024 iteration of Irish Astronomy Week takes place from Your Garden to the Stars…with indoors and outdoor events throughout the thirty-two counties. Also, during that week astronomers of all ages can enjoy a beautiful celestial view of the […]
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Lots of events for our next Dark Sky Road Show all over Mayo! International Dark Sky Week 2024 International Dark Sky Week, which takes place from 2 to 8 April is, as its name suggests, a global affair, organised annually by the International Dark Sky Association.On this global stage, Ireland is playing a leading role, particularly in
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We are delighted to bring you 5 minutes of the Mayo Dark Sky Festival footage taken from our 2022 Festival to give a taste of what to expect this year. Enjoy ASTRONOMY TALKS | NATURE WALKS | STARGAZING | BIODIVERSITY TALKS | ARTS & CULTURE | KIDS GO FREE | AMAZING SCENERY | NEWPORT |
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Our weekly dark sky walks are back. Every Friday at 8pm. Half the Park is After Dark! Join Mayo Dark Sky Park Officer for a guided walk of 2.5km under Mayo’s dark night skies. We will take the opportunity to stargaze along the way if weather permits. Venues (starting 8pm) 1st Friday of each Month
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Our weekly dark sky walks are back. Every Friday at 8pm. Half the Park is After Dark! Join Mayo Dark Sky Park Officer for a guided walk of 2.5km under Mayo’s dark night skies. We will take the opportunity to stargaze along the way if weather permits. Venues (starting 8pm) 1st Friday of each Month
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Dark Sky Travels: Journeying in Search of the Night Join us for our next Women In Dark Skies event on Monday 6th November at 7pm. In this talk, travel journalist and dark sky advocate Megan Eaves will explore dark skies around the world, recalling some of her most memorable night skies, from Kyrgyzstan to New
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The Mulranny Park Hotel was abuzz with excitement on September 28th as over 85 participants gathered for the “Carpe Noctem – Be a Mayo Dark Sky Ambassador” event.This full day of training provided an education programme for communities and local residents on the importance of dark sky-friendly lighting and the potential for Mayo to achieve
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A one day workshop – September 28th, Mulranny Park Hotel This brand new course with expert speakers delivering training for dark sky community and environmental advocates and those wanting to learn more about preserving dark skies in Mayo, equipment needed and information on how to get involved and training on how to engage stakeholders and tailor
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A multi sensory, audio visual experience of Under One Sky for Culture Night… This is a specially designed audio-visual experience, exploring the meanings and values of dark skies through a series of short stories and poems from culturally diverse perspectives. We invite you to adjust your mind as well as your eyes…sit around the hearth…..the
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We are delighted to bring you 5 minutes of the Mayo Dark Sky Festival footage taken from our 2022 Festival to give a taste of what to expect this year. Enjoy ASTRONOMY TALKS | NATURE WALKS | STARGAZING | BIODIVERSITY TALKS | ARTS & CULTURE | KIDS GO FREE | AMAZING SCENERY | NEWPORT |
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