Events

Women in Dark Skies – Next speaker Yana Yakushina22nd May 2023 7pm (ONLINE only) Yana’s talk title is Legal and Policy trends towards Light Pollution Mitigation. This is such an important and current issue. Ireland has no protection for biodiversity or human wellbeing against light pollution. Yana will discuss her work as a lawyer and

Biodiversity WeekBat Walk 25th May 9.30pmWe are delighted to introduce yet another NEW local host to the growing list of Dark Sky communities and to welcome Keenagh, a small community just on the edge of Wild Nephin National Park/ Mayo Dark Sky park.As it is Biodiversity Week we have a BAT Walk in Collaboration with Mayo

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

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

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

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

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

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

Special Guest Dr. Sibylle Schroer who will present her talk “Human Centric versus Nature Centric Lighting” Monday 6th February at 7pm / Online Event  To open our 2023 series of talks, we are thrilled to welcome Dr Sibylle Schroer to present her talk entitled “Human Centric versus Nature Centric Lighting” In 2017, Sibylle received the