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UK National Parks Dark Skies Festival

The UK National Parks Dark Skies Festival (18-26 February) is an ideal opportunity to try stargazing in some of the UK’s wildest areas. Carrick-a-Rede and Oxford Island national nature reserve is…
February 15, 2017
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Mayo Dark Sky Festival

the Mayo Dark Sky Festival takes place in the idyllic coastal town of Newport from October 28th-30th 2016. Come along and share your passion for the night sky and astronomy…
September 21, 2016
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Mayo Dark Sky Park

The Gold Tier Mayo Dark Sky Park was officially launched last Friday in Ballycroy. Have a look at their facebook page for details of activities planned for the coming months!…
September 21, 2016
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Dark Sky Week

Created in 2003 by high-school student Jennifer Barlow, Dark Sky Week has become a worldwide event and a key component of Global Astronomy Month. Each year it is held in April…
April 10, 2015
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IAS Light Pollution Talk

From the Irish Astronomical Society: The IAS February meeting will take place on Monday 23rd February at 8PM in Ely House, Dublin 2. The speaker will be Dr Brian Espey…
February 13, 2015
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Globe at Night 2014

The 2014 Globe at Night Campaign has kicked off! You can find all details on www.globeatnight.org. All you need to do is go outside, find the constellation of Orion and see…
January 10, 2014
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Visit Kerry Dark Skies on Facebook

Kerry Dark Skies have a facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/kerrydarkskies Plans are well underway to create a Dark Sky reserve in South Kerry and you can follow their facebook page to get…
May 7, 2013
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Globe at Night 2013

The 2013 Globe at night event takes place this year from April 29th to May 8th. We'd encourage you to take part - their website has all the details! All…
April 26, 2013