Mayo Events for Irish Astronomy Week  |  9th to 16th March 2024 From the 9th to 16th March, the 2024 iteration of Irish Astronomy Week takes place from Your Garden to the Stars…with indoors and outdoor events throughout the thirty-two counties. Also, during that week astronomers of all ages can enjoy a beautiful celestial view of the

Lots of events for our next Dark Sky Road Show all over Mayo!   International Dark Sky Week 2024 International Dark Sky Week, which takes place from 2 to 8 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 are back.  Every Friday at 8pm.   Half the Park is After Dark! Join Mayo Dark Sky Park Officer for a guided walk of 2.5km under Mayo’s dark night skies. We will take the opportunity to stargaze along the way if weather permits. Venues (starting 8pm) 1st Friday of each Month

Dark Sky Travels: Journeying in Search of the Night Join us for our next Women In Dark Skies event on Monday 6th November at 7pm.  In this talk, travel journalist and dark sky advocate Megan Eaves will explore dark skies around the world, recalling some of her most memorable night skies, from Kyrgyzstan to New