On Thursday, September 8th 2022, we celebrated the inaugural lecture of Prof. Caitríona Jackman at DIAS Dunsink Observatory. We were honored to have government representatives, representatives from funding bodies including SFI and IRC, colleagues from universities across Ireland, … Read More
International Observe the Moon Night Colouring Competition
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Last Updated: October 3, 2025 by Sadhbh Leahy
In order to celebrate international #ObserveTheMoon night, the Astronomical Observatories of Ireland, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium , Birr Castle Demesne and DIAS Dunsink Observatory , are launching a joint colouring competition! The competition is now live and entries… Read More
Annie Maunder and the Maunder Minimum
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Last Updated: April 14, 2025 by Sadhbh Leahy
Today, the 14th of April, we celebrate the birthday of astronomer Annie (Russell) Maunder. Born in 1868 in Stabane Co. Tyrone, she worked as a computer in the Greenwich Royal Observatory where she met her husband Edward Walter… Read More
Night Sky Guide – May 2023
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Last Updated: April 27, 2023 by Sadhbh Leahy
Welcome to our monthly guide to the night sky! We are posting a monthly list of astronomical activities to keep an eye out for in the night sky. Friday 5th May – Full moon at 6.34 am. Saturday/Sunday… Read More
Night Sky Guide – April 2023
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Posted: April 3, 2023 by Sadhbh Leahy
Welcome to our monthly guide to the night sky! We are posting a monthly list of astronomical activities to keep an eye out for in the night sky. Thursday 6th April – Full moon at 5.34 am. Sunday… Read More
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Last Updated: February 4, 2026 by Sophie Murray
Culture Night 2022
On Friday September 23rd we celebrated Culture Night 2022 at DIAS Dunsink Observatory. This was our first visitor night since the Covid-19 pandemic started in March 2020. It was a joy to have so many people visit and… Read More
Inaugural lecture of Prof. Caitríona Jackman
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Last Updated: September 9, 2022 by Sophie Murray
On Thursday, September 8th 2022, we celebrated the inaugural lecture of Prof. Caitríona Jackman at DIAS Dunsink Observatory. We were honored to have government representatives, representatives from funding bodies including SFI and IRC, colleagues from universities across Ireland, … Read More
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Last Updated: May 24, 2023 by Sophie Murray
The Heaventree of Stars 2021
“There will be a total eclipse this year: autumn some time. Now that I come to think of it that ball falls at Greenwich time. It’s the clock is worked by an electric wire …” Ulysses, James Joyce Join us at… Read More
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Last Updated: June 2, 2021 by Sophie Murray
Partial Solar Eclipse 2021
Join I-LOFAR and DIAS Dunsink Observatory to watch the partial solar eclipse live from two locations in Ireland. The partial annular solar eclipse on 10 June 2021 will be visible from Ireland! In Dublin, the eclipse can be… Read More
Meteors 2020: Interview with Mike Foylan
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Last Updated: February 5, 2026 by Jonathan Mackey
From our regular blogger Qi Qi Kennedy, Masters student at UCD Continuing on the review of the meteors project over the last few years at DIAS Dunsink Observatory, next on my list was citizen scientist Mike Foylan, member… Read More
Meteors 2020: Interview with Michael O’Connell
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Last Updated: February 5, 2026 by Jonathan Mackey
From our regular blogger Qi Qi Kennedy, Masters student at UCD Continuing to review the meteor project over the last few years at DIAS Dunsink Observatory, next on my list was Michael O’Connell (IFAS, Midlands Astronomy Club, NEMETODE… Read More
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