Dim the lights: Our world without darkness is an unnatural disaster
Michael Viney: The nocturnal dazzle of the western world is upsetting the natural order
On a Clear night: Cape Clear stages its first Dark Skies gathering for star-gazers
Light makes it harder to see true beauty of the night sky, says local teacher
Banish the light and take back the night
A rise of more than 20% in artificial light in the past 25 years is damaging our health
Mayo’s Ballycroy to become State’s third largest national park
Expansion will allow for link to Great Western Greenway extending north to Bangor Erris and Ballycastle
A galaxy far away: new mobile observatory for Kerry
Star Wars fans visiting Skellig Michael may soon have another space attraction to enjoy
Another Life: At the edge of Ireland, a window on the universe
Living in remote areas lets you enjoy the clarity of night skies without light pollution
Ghosts of Christmas past: deep roots of Irish winter traditions
People gathering to watch the astronomical alignments at Newgrange; star-gazing; the wren boys; decorating homes with holly and ivy: many Irish winter customs go back a long way
Star trek: the wonders of the night sky
Do yourself a favour and wrap up, go outside and take a closer look at the celestial wonders of the winter sky
Southwest Kerry to receive rare ‘dark sky reserve’ status
Designation by International Dark-Sky Association may lead to astro-tourism boom for region as an exceptional location for star gazing
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