Norah Patten brought the winning designs from the recent Project Possum Mission Patch design competition all the way to Florida! Well done to - Annie Fergus of Killocraun N.S. Castlehill, Ballina - Anna Knaf of St. Oliver Plunkett N.S. The Quay, Ballina Both schools will get to enjoy a Planet Zebunar workshop delivered by Norah herself. Thanks to everyone who entered! #Speakers #news

We had a fantastic 278 entries from primary schools all over Mayo to our Art Competition, which was organised in partnership with Dr. Norah Patten. Pupils were asked to design a mission patch for Norah's upcoming Project PoSSUM Scientist-Astronaut Program. As well as having their design made into an official mission patch, the winning child's entire class will be treated to a free Planet Zebunar Workshop by Dr. Norah Patten! We now have our shortlist which Norah herself is

Dr. Norah Patten's 'Planet Zebunar Childrens Workshop' on Saturday 28th October is now BOOKED OUT. There are still some places available on our Space workshops, Model Rocket workshop and Planetarium Shows, but they are filling up fast! #news

Thank you to Astronomy Ireland Magazine, who have featured us on Page 12 of their September issue... #news

We had great fun at yesterday's photo-shoot in Ballycroy! The professional photos taken by photographer Michael Quinn will be used to officially launch the festival in the press. But of course everyone there was taking lots of candid shots throughout the day. Our junior astronauts and explorers Lucah, Darragh and Lucia were just fantastic, and we'd like to thank Minister Michael Ring, RTE's Joe Little and Professor Brian Espey from Trinity College Dublin for giving up their

Why not have a listen to the intrepid Manchán Magan on RTE Radio 1 as he visits Letterkeen Woods in Wild Nephin and meets Bríd Colhoun of Ballycroy National Park and Georgia MacMillan of Friends of Mayo Dark Skies? The podcast is available to play or download on the NEWS page. Both Bríd and Georgia are members of the team bringing you this year's Mayo Dark Sky Festival. #news #podcasts

The Festival team will launch this year's formal programme of events NEXT WEEK, with details on all events - venues, duration, pricing, transport etc. Those on our mailing list will get advance notification and a link to our online booking site, so make sure to sign up for our mailing list SOON! #news

Our brand new website goes live today! The festival team would like to thank Brian Wilson and Steve Hanley for their kindness and generosity in allowing us to use their stunning night time photos taken in and around Mayo Dark Sky Park. We are so looking forward to the festival 27-29 October and hope you will join us! The full programme with timings, venues and prices will be published next week, but in the meantime do join our MAILING LIST #news #website