Upcoming Events
29 March 2021
International Dark Sky Week, which takes place from 5 - 12 April is, as its name suggests, a global affair, organised annually by the International Dark Sky Association. On this global stage, Mayo is playing a leading role, with a series of events from astronomy to archaeology, wildlife to wellbeing. Mayo Dark Sky Park will a...
17 April 2020
This annual week of events might be remarkably different for 2020 but nevertheless, it gives us all an opportunity to connect with our night skies, to consider the amazing habitat we have overhead and to reconnect with loved ones far away.
We have a series of virtual events planned in collaboration with the International Dark Sky Association an...
27 September 2019
To celebrate Space Week 2019 and mark International Observe the Moon Night, join us in Wild Nephin Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre for an evening of moon gazing and storytelling under Mayo’s magical moonlight.
All welcome.
Booking Details: Entrance is free, no booking is required.
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26 September 2019
The programme for the 4th Mayo Dark Sky Festival has been launched. It promises to be a very exciting weekend with events for all the family.
For the full programme visit the Mayo Dark Sky Festival website
13 April 2018
Don’t miss Natalie Marr’s talk next Wednesday 18th April. It is her first time in Ireland and we have invited Natalie from Scotland to present her work “Skies Above, Earth Below”, which explores the cultural values of Dark Sky Places.
Natalie is an artist and researcher based at the University of Glasgow and works across sound, video, photography, an...
06 August 2017
Date : 24 August, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Venue : Friends of Mayo Dark Skies - Mulranny Park Hotel
Admission : Admission Free
Booking : Booking Required
Contact :
Web Link : www.heritageweek.ie/whats-on/event/preserving-night-sky-heritage
Access & Parking : Suitable for Children under 1...
06 August 2017
Date : Saturday 12th August at 11PM
Venue : Murrivaugh Beach Mulranny
Meet : Meet at Mulranny Golf Club
Admission : Free
Description : Mulranny Tourism in collaboration with Ballycroy National Park Guides and Newport Astronomy Club invite you to a free meteor shower watch on Murrivaugh Beach. Wear warm clothes and Bring a...
19 June 2017
Date : December 2017
Venue : TBA
Admission : €5 for non-members
Contact : www.newportastronomyclub.com
19 June 2017
19 June 2017
Date : October 27th-30th
Venue : Newport, Mulranny and Ballycroy
Admission : €5 per talk with many free events
Contact : www.mayodarkskyfestival.ie...
19 June 2017
19 June 2017
Date : 22nd September
Venue : TBA
Admission : €5 for non-members
Contact : www.newportastronomyclub.com
19 June 2017
Date : Tuesday June 20th
Venue : 8pm - The Gráinne Uaile, Newport
Admission : €5 for non-members
Contact : www.newportastronomyclub.com...
08 April 2017
To celebrate International Dark Sky Week 2017 (22-28th April) there are lots of events planned in the Mayo Dark Sky Park area. Exciting events are taking place in Newport, Mulranny and Ballycroy throughout the week and hopefully we will see you there.
FREE INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK EVENTS IN MAYO
Title: A Little Night Art – Pauline McSor...
24 March 2017
Date : Tuesday 28th March Venue : 8pm – Hotel NewportAdmission : €5 (free to members of Newport Astronomy Club)Contact : Newport Astronomy Club www.newportastronomyclub.com...
24 March 2017
Date : Saturday 25th March Venue : 3pm - Ballycroy National Park Visitor CentreAdmission : Free (prior booking required)Contact : ...
28 February 2017
Venue : The Grainne Uaile, NewportDate : Tuesday, February 28th 2017.Time : 8pm.Admission : €5 for non-members.Contact : Newport Astronomy Club www.newportastronomyclub.com...
28 January 2017
Venue : Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre, BallycroyDate : 28 & 29th January 2017Time : 11am Admission : by prior reservationCost : €20 per person (covering lunch)Contact : Mayo Dark Skies ...
24 January 2017
Venue : The Grainne Uaile, NewportDate : Tuesday, January 24th 2017.Time : 8pm.Admission : €5 for non-membersContact : Newport Astronomy Club www.newportastronomyclub.com...
