Longing for Ireland

Stargazing the Irish way

August 25, 2023 Tourism Ireland Season 2023 Episode 25
Longing for Ireland
Stargazing the Irish way
Show Notes

Have you ever gazed up at the night sky, wondering about the mysteries it holds, or can you hardly see the stars at night? Join us as we head off into the starry embrace of OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory, nestled in the Sperrin mountains in Northern Ireland, where the stars shine so undisturbed and bright that you can see galaxies with the naked eye.

 Guiding us through the constellations and landscape is none other than Dr. Barry Lynn, astronomer at OM Dark Sky Park & Observatory, so join us as we turn off the lights and adjust our eyes towards the endless skies.

 Discover the OM Dark Sky Park & Observatory by visiting omdarksky.com

 

Irish words in this episode:

Ceoldán (music and poetry) – Pronounced: "kyool-don"

Ogham – (Medieval Irish alphabet) Pronounced: "og-uhm"

Dabhach (cauldron / bowl) – Pronounced: "da-vahg"

 

Experiences mentioned:

Beaghmore stone circles and Solar Walk: omdarksky.com/landscape-experience

The Giants of the Sperrins - Wooden Giants by the recycling artist Thomas Dambo: trollmap.com

Sperrinview Glamping: sperrinviewglamping.com