Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

  • OPEN CALL for a SATELLITE Artist in Residence (AiR)

    OPEN CALL for a SATELLITE Artist in Residence (AiR)

    Mayo Dark Sky Park is delighted to announce the inaugural OPEN CALL for a SATELLITE Artist in Residence in partnership with UCD Parity Studios, UCD Centre for Space Research and UCD Earth Institute . This residency offers an artist the unique opportunity to do field research in Mayo Dark Sky Park , a Gold Tier…

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  • International Dark Sky Week: April 21-28th, 2025

    International Dark Sky Week: April 21-28th, 2025

    Join the Mayo Dark Sky Park in celebrating International Dark Sky Week! FREE Events all week, starting Monday, April 21st. “International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) returns as the world’s largest celebration of dark skies (April 21–28, 2025) inviting people everywhere to discover the wonders of the night, understand the importance of natural darkness, and take…

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  • Irish Astronomy Week

    Irish Astronomy Week

    It is that time of year again and Ronan Newman has launched a superb calendar of events all over Ireland to celebrate Irish Astronomy Week from 1st – 8th March 2025. We are delighted to take part this year with events both in person and online and we hope you can join us. 1st March…

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  • Dark Sky Champion Training 2025

    Dark Sky Champion Training 2025

    BECOME A DARK SKY CHAMPION! FREE Professional Training in Belmullet and Westport (see below) Places limited, booking essential! This February 2025, Mayo’s tourism and hospitality sector has the opportunity to encourage staff to become Dark Sky Champions. Hosted by the team of Mayo Dark Sky Park / Wild Nephin National Park, this training is focused…

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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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