Today, Winter Solstice 2024 we can enjoy the broadcast of Dr Frank Chambers and Clare Tuffy from Brú na Bóinne at Newgrange. This recording is accessible here and provided by the National Monument Service and Office of Public Works. https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/445b8-test Dr Frank Prendergast has also recently authored the Winter Solstice Research Report, a fascinating read…

Mayo Dark Sky Park was accredited as an International Dark Sky Park on 4th May 2016 and is the only National Park in Ireland to be recognised as an International Dark-Sky Park with gold tier for the quality of its night skies. However, light pollution knows no boundaries and continues to spread across Ireland.  In working to…

COUNTDOWN ON! Here are just SOME of the highlights you can expect at the Mayo Dark Skies Festival from 1 – 3 November in Newport, Mulranny and Ballycroy… *Opening Night in Ballycroy Visitor Centre of Wild Nephin National Park will feature award-winning musicians fiddle player Julie Langan and harpist Laoise Kelly, along with refreshments and…