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  • Winter Solstice Research Report Published by National Monument Service

    Winter Solstice Research Report Published by National Monument Service

    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…

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  • Light Pollution in Sensitive Habitats

    Light Pollution in Sensitive Habitats

    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…

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  • Dark Sky Walks (Friday at 8PM)

    Dark Sky Walks (Friday at 8PM)

    Photo by Josh Matthews DARK SKY WALKS Interested in an enriching outdoor activity for the winter months? From November 8th, Join us for our weekly Dark Sky Walks in Páirc Náisiúnta Néifinne Fiáine- Wild Nephin National Park every Friday starting at 8PM. The first Friday of each month is held at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre…

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  • Dark Sky Walks (Fridays at 8 PM)

    Dark Sky Walks (Fridays at 8 PM)

    Photo by Brian Wilson DARK SKY WALKS Interested in an enriching outdoor activity for the winter months? From November 8th, Join us for our weekly Dark Sky Walks in Páirc Náisiúnta Néifinne Fiáine- Wild Nephin National Park every Friday starting at 8PM. The first Friday of each month is held at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre…

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  • Mayo Dark Sky Festival 2024

    Mayo Dark Sky Festival 2024

    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…

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