November 2023

The 2023 Mayo Dark Sky Festival will take place from Friday, 3rd November, to Sunday, 5th November, in Newport, Mulranny and Ballycroy.

The festival is not only focused on Astronomy but also covers culture, well-being, and biodiversity related to the dark skies.

Today, it is offering talks, walks, exhibitions, performances and family-friendly events alike.

Stargazers cherish November because of its dark skies at 6 pm, perfect for observing beautiful celestial bodies like Orion, Cassiopeia, double star Albireo, the Pleiades star cluster, and the Milky Way.

Programme 2023:

• Opening Night: music with Patrick Dexter, walking and stargazing on Friday night, weather permitting.

• Andy Briggs: talk on Gravitational Waves and Supermassive Monsters on Saturday.

• Eoin Warner: talk on The Worlds within Ireland’s Wild Island on Saturday.

• Conor Ryan: walk and workshop Seashore Safari on Saturday, tides permitting.

• Gala Dinner on Saturday night.

• Teddie Hwang: talk Aligning Music with the Stars on Saturday.

• Planetarium Shows on Saturday and Sunday.

• Michael Chambers, walk: Guided Walks at Ballycroy National Park.

• Chris Watson: talk Exo Planets- Habitability beyond our Solar System, on Sunday.

• Miracle Puppets, workshop and show, Silk Puppet workshop followed by Puppet show, on Sunday.

• Closing Event: walk and music, Lantern Walk and Music with Teddie Hwang and Yonit Kosovske, on Sunday night.