Míreanna Nuachta
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Keeping our dark skies free from Light Pollution
Read More: Keeping our dark skies free from Light PollutionWe were in the news recently…. read more about our work to reduce light pollution and why it is such an important issue from Fiona O’Connell’s excellent article in the Sunday Independent.
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International Dark Sky Week 2023
Read More: International Dark Sky Week 2023Lots of events for our next Dark Sky Road Show all over Mayo! International Dark Sky Week 2023 International Dark Sky Week, which takes place from 16-22 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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Weekly Dark Sky Walks until 31st March 2023
Read More: Weekly Dark Sky Walks until 31st March 2023Our Weekly Dark Sky Walks continue until 31st March. Dark Sky Walks are gentle and for all abilities on flat terrain (on gravel path & short board walk). We traverse a 2.5km loop to experience the dark skies of Mayo and of course make use of a clear sky for stargazing if conditions allow. Remaining dates: Friday 31st
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Irish Astronomy Week – Mayo Events
Read More: Irish Astronomy Week – Mayo EventsMayo Events for Irish Astronomy Week | 20-26th March 2023 This event is jointly hosted by Newport Astronomy Club From the 20th to 26th of March 2023, the inaugural Irish Astronomy Week goes ahead with events taking place indoors and outdoors throughout the thirty-two counties. Also, during that week astronomers of all ages can enjoy
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Record number of Mayo Dark Sky Champions 2023
Read More: Record number of Mayo Dark Sky Champions 2023Mayo is astronomical! Dark Sky Champion Training course attracts participants from all over the county… Over 80 people from Mayo’s tourism and hospitality sector became Dark Sky Champions this week. Hosted by Mayo Dark Sky Park and the Friends of Mayo Dark Skies community group, training sessions ran in both Westport Cinema and the Ballycroy Visitor