Did you know that Mayo has been included in the Lonely Planet’s Top5 places to stargaze in the world?On her visit to Mayo Dark Sky Park for the European Symposium of the Night Sky in 2019, author Valerie Stimac writes …. “it was one of the darkest skies I’ve ever witnessed.” Valerie Stimac, 2019 We […]
Did you know, Mayo is one of the best places to go stargazing? Léigh tuilleadh »
We 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.
Keeping our dark skies free from Light Pollution Léigh tuilleadh »
Lots 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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Our 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
Weekly Dark Sky Walks until 31st March 2023 Léigh tuilleadh »
Mayo 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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Mayo 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
Record number of Mayo Dark Sky Champions 2023 Léigh tuilleadh »
The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) or the Green and Red of Mayo shines prominently in the sky The Green and Red of Mayo was prominently on display on Sunday 26th February in Mayo Dark Sky Park in the form of the elusive Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). A group of women from the Ukraine currently staying in Newport County
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Dark Sky and the Arts Women in Dark Skies – Teddie Hwang – 21st March 7pm (ONLINE EVENT ONLY) Part of Irish Astronomy Week Teddie is a historical flutist and photographer based in Mainz, Germany. Ever since being introduced to astrophotography in 2020, she has been fascinated and inspired by the night sky. In this
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The Wonders of Mayo’s Night Sky Brian Wilson Astrophotographer – 23rd March 8pm Part of Irish Astronomy Week We are delighted to welcome Brian Wilson back to Newport to talk about his amazing work as an Astrophotographer in Mayo for Irish Astronomy Week. Brian will introduce his work and experience of taking photos at night and
Brian Wilson Astrophotography Talk / Irish Astronomy Week Léigh tuilleadh »
We have a really exciting programme organised for the 2023 Dark Sky Champion training course for our tourism and hospitality businesses in County Mayo. Two guest speakers have kindly agreed to join us and we will host workshops in Westport and in Ballycroy (approx 2 hours per event, repeated in both locations). To register for
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