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Kerry and Mayo tend to hog the dark-sky limelight in Ireland, but there are plenty of places across the island, including County Cork, the Antrim Coast in the north and, in mid-Ulster, the recently-opened OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory. Here is my pick of the top 10 places to stargaze in Ireland. For more general advice, read our guide on how ...
Where the darkest skies reveal the brightest stars. Mayo is now home to Ireland’s first International Dark Sky Park, showcasing some of the darkest, most pristine skies in the world. Nestled between the remote Nephin Mountain Range and the unspoiled Atlantic coastline, the Dark Sky Park extends across an area of 150km2.
Mar 18, 2020 · The Mayo Dark Sky Park was accredited in 2016 and encompasses all 15,000 hectares of Wild Nephin National Park, managed by the National Parks & Wildlife Service. The Mayo Dark Sky Park stretches across Ireland’s only wilderness and the remote Nephin Beg Mountain range. Here you’ll find big skies and tranquillity with vast areas of blanket ...
Mar 5, 2020 · The Mayo Dark Sky Park was accredited in 2016 and encompasses all 15,000 hectares of Wild Nephin National Park, managed by the National Parks & Wildlife Service. The Mayo Dark Sky Park stretches across Ireland’s only wilderness and the remote Nephin Beg Mountain range. Here you’ll find big skies and tranquillity with vast areas of blanket ...
Sep 30, 2024 · The island of Ireland is home to two Dark Sky Parks and a Dark Sky Reserve, all accredited by the International Dark Sky Association. Here's a guide on the best spot for stargazers to see the stars.
Welcome to Mayo Dark Sky Park. Mayo is now home to Ireland’s first International Dark Sky Park, showcasing some of the darkest, most pristine skies in the world. Where the darkest skies reveal the brightest stars.
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Grid reference Point: F96914 05542. GPS: 53.98932, -9.57282. Welcome to Mayo Dark Sky Park. Mayo is now home to Ireland’s first International Dark Sky Park, showcasing some of the darkest, most pristine skies in the world. Where the darkest skies reveal the brightest stars.
