Wild Nephin National ParkBlanket bog and the Nephin Beg range across northwest Mayo, with the visitor centre at Ballycroy.Park
Mayo Dark Sky Park
Newport, County Mayo
Out in the Nephin bog, a protected dark sky area with marked points to stand at after nightfall.
Mayo is internationally recognised as one of the best places in the world to view the wonders of the night.
- Where
- Newport, County Mayo
- Official site
- mayodarkskypark.ie
- Map
- Directions · OpenStreetMap
- Before you go
- Opening times, prices and access change. Check with the place itself.
Nearby
The closest places on our lists, in any county.
Wild Nephin National ParkBlanket bog and the Nephin Beg range across northwest Mayo, with the visitor centre at Ballycroy.
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Rockfleet CastleThe tower house on an inlet of Clew Bay near Newport has been tied to Granuaile for a long time.On nearby
Coming up within about 25km.
Friday 30th October
- Fri30 OctMayo Dark Sky Festival 2026Newport30 October to 1 November
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