Míreanna Nuachta
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Carpe Noctem Event Illuminates Mayo’s Potential as a Dark Sky County
Read More: Carpe Noctem Event Illuminates Mayo’s Potential as a Dark Sky CountyThe Mulranny Park Hotel was abuzz with excitement on September 28th as over 85 participants gathered for the “Carpe Noctem – Be a Mayo Dark Sky Ambassador” event.This full day of training provided an education programme for communities and local residents on the importance of dark sky-friendly lighting and the potential for Mayo to achieve…
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Carpe Noctem – become a Mayo Dark Sky Ambassador!
Read More: Carpe Noctem – become a Mayo Dark Sky Ambassador!A one day workshop – September 28th, Mulranny Park Hotel This brand new course with expert speakers delivering training for dark sky community and environmental advocates and those wanting to learn more about preserving dark skies in Mayo, equipment needed and information on how to get involved and training on how to engage stakeholders and tailor…
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Under One Sky – Culture Night Event 22nd September…
Read More: Under One Sky – Culture Night Event 22nd September…A multi sensory, audio visual experience of Under One Sky for Culture Night… This is a specially designed audio-visual experience, exploring the meanings and values of dark skies through a series of short stories and poems from culturally diverse perspectives. We invite you to adjust your mind as well as your eyes…sit around the hearth…..the…
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Reflections on International Dark Sky Week – Mayo’s Roadshow of Dark Sky Events
Read More: Reflections on International Dark Sky Week – Mayo’s Roadshow of Dark Sky EventsOur thanks to everyone who attended and participated – espeically those who hosted or contribute to the events themselves. It was a special week to remember. Thanks to our lovely local photographers – Felicity Egan (photos from Blacksod, Ballycroy), Amayo.ie (Photos from Westport House), Carol Loftus (Mulranny photos), Ged Dowling (Achill & Castlebar & Newport). Please…
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Women in Dark Skies – Women in Dark Skies – Next speaker Yana Yakushina
Read More: Women in Dark Skies – Women in Dark Skies – Next speaker Yana YakushinaWomen 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…