Created by sound artist Anne Marie Deacy, this immersive sound installation invites audiences to experience the resonance of Mayo Dark Sky Park at Wild Nephin National Park through listening, vibration and place.
Developed over time in Wild Nephin, the work presents sonic snapshots of the seasons — from dawns to dusks, from subtle natural sounds to powerful atmospheric moments — encouraging visitors to pause and reflect on our sensory connection to land, time and the cosmos.
The installation will premiere during the festival weekend in the glass viewing room on the rooftop at Ballycroy Visitor Centre, with the artist on site to guide visitors in small groups and answer questions about the work.
This project is presented with the support of, and with gratitude to, Wilderland, NPWS Park Rangers, Ballycroy Visitor Centre, Mayo Dark Sky Festival Team, Creative Ireland, Mayo County Arts Services, North Mayo Heritage Centre, and artist Elaine Harrington. For more information, visit wilderland.ie.
Anne Marie Deacy is an Irish sound artist whose focus lies in the creation of work that explores natural & man-made systems, and our connections with nature, rituals, the land and the cosmos.
Her practice is informed by field recording and also grounded in extensive research on the philosophies of vibration, the resonance of materiality, information transfer and cultural shifts.
Explore the programme to discover talks, night-time events and experiences inspired by Mayo’s dark skies.