Míreanna Nuachta
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Women in Dark Skies
Read More: Women in Dark SkiesOur new series of web talks “Women in Dark Skies” starts appropriately on St Brigid’s Day. Our first speaker of the year is Dajana Bjelarac, Founder of “Carpe Noctem” in Serbia – an NGO established to tackle environmental light pollution. Dajana’s talk is titled “Defending the dark skies with resourcesfulness and creativity” Join Us from
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Mayo Dark Sky Social Weekend!
Read More: Mayo Dark Sky Social Weekend!The Ballycroy Visitor Centre will be closing for the season on Sunday October 31st. To mark the occasion and coincide with Halloween and what would normally have been the Mayo Dark Sky Festival weekend, some special events have been organised as below and in the image. Friday – 29th October 7pm – Dark Sky Social evening
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Announcement – Mayo Dark Sky Park
Read More: Announcement – Mayo Dark Sky ParkFollowing a successful application for funding to the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund in 2019, the NPWS in partnership with Fáilte Ireland and Mayo County Council have plans for the design of two new visitor experiences in the Mayo Dark Sky Park (Wild Nephin National Park). Research and scientific and environmental assessments have been undertaken
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Space Week 2021 (4th – 10th October)
Read More: Space Week 2021 (4th – 10th October)Join us in Ballycroy for a self-guided looped walk especially for Space Week. Find out what makes our precious Peatland Ecosystems so similar to “Our Place in Space” and how protecting our local habitats will also help keep our world habitable. You can download this special booklet launched for Space Week 2021 Below:
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International Observe the Moon Night – 16th October (Cancelled due to rain)
Read More: International Observe the Moon Night – 16th October (Cancelled due to rain)International Observe the Moon Night is an annual world-wide public engagement event that encourages observation, appreciation, and understanding of our Moon and its connection to NASA planetary science and exploration. Everyone on Earth is invited to join the celebration whether observing at home or at an organised event. Our team at Wild Nephin National Park will