Language and Folklore of the Night Sky

Discover how the Irish language and local folklore have shaped our understanding of the night sky, from weather signs to wishes upon falling stars.
Clodagh Doyle
Saturday 1 November
11:00
Newport, F28 YX89
€10 at the door, 1 Day Ticket, 2 Day Ticket
Child-friendly, Free events, Music, Visual Arts

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About Clodagh Doyle

Clodagh Doyle has been working with the Irish Folklife Collection of the National Museum of Ireland since 1995 and is now based at Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. She has a degree in Irish Folklore and Archaeology and her MA thesis is on the subject of Traditional Hearth Furniture.
She has curatorial responsibility for the Calendar Custom, Religion, Sport & Leisure, Childhood, Textiles, Ceramics & Glass Collections.

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Explore the programme to discover talks, night-time events and experiences inspired by Mayo’s dark skies.