12th August 2026, 5:00-9:00PM; BALLYCROY VISITOR CENTRE
Join us at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre (Wild Nephin National Park/Mayo Dark Sky Park) for an in-person viewing of the sunset solar eclipse as it reaches near-totality (~94%). Event inlcudes a live-stream of the total solar eclipse, an informative presentation by Ronan Newman (Founder of Irish Astronomy Week), and additional eclipse activities!
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with nature and the cosmos, we will not get to view another solar eclipse like this in Ireland until 2090! Bring your friends and family, grab your eclipse glasses (provided), and enjoy the natural beauty of this incredible event.
** Please note, wearing eclipse glasses are REQUIRED for safety for this event. Parental supervision is essential for children to safely view the eclipse with the provided eclipse glasses.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY (Spaces are Limited)
