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Mayo Dark Sky Festival Speaker Leads Breakthrough Planet Discovery

Galway astronomer Chloe Lawlor discovers young gas giant WISPIT 2c, revealing new insights into planetary formation and evolution.
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Group receives an award at Mayo Dark Sky Festival, hosted by Comhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo.

Mayo Dark Sky Festival Wins 2025 Tourism Award

The festival received the Mayo County Council Cathaoirleach’s Award for Best Tourism Festival, recognising a decade of community collaboration celebrating Mayo’s dark skies.
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Festival Highlights

A photo gallery from the Mayo Dark Sky Festival and an invitation to share your feedback ahead of the 2026 anniversary festival.
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Festival Finale

Over 250 people joined the lantern parade across Newport Viaduct before gathering for a powerful closing performance by Kíla at St Patrick’s Church.
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Mayo Dark Sky Festival 2026 logo, starry sky, Newport, Mulranny, Ballycroy, 30 October-1 November, stargazing event.

Save the Dates

Save the dates for the 2026 Mayo Dark Sky Festival, taking place from 30 October to 1 November as the festival celebrates its 10th anniversary.
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Lighthouse night sky with stars, promoting Mayo Dark Sky Festival 2025 feedback survey.

Feedback Survey

Thank you to everyone who joined the 2025 Mayo Dark Sky Festival. Share your feedback to help us shape an even better 10th anniversary festival in 2026.
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