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Click here to download PDF Kerry Reserve Space tourism map listing over 20 free car/bus parking areas.

Click here to download PDF of Kerry International Dark-Sky full IDA application, and see for yourself how we got the GOLD Tier award.

Click here to download IDA fact Sheet on general aspects of light pollution

Click here to download new IDA guidelines for new Dark-Sky applications.

CONSULTANT ON DARK-SKIES – HIGH RECOMMENDATION

Dark Skies Consultant (ireland) If you think your area has the potential of becoming a Dark-Sky reserve or park contact here for more information.

USEFUL PDF’S ON VARIOUS ASPECTS OF LIGHT POLLUTION

Click here to download PDF on how light pollution is affecting wildlife

Click here to download PDF on how Light-pollution is affecting Human health

Click here to find out how much money is wasted on energy

ASTRONOMY THEMED PDF’S

Astronomy collage kerry dark sky reserve Click here to download PDF on buying your first telescope.

Click here to download PDF on how to start out in astronomy in 10 easy steps

Click here to download PDF on simple Spring stars

Click here to download PDF on simple Summer stars

Click here to download PDF on simple Autumn stars

Click here to download PDF on simple Winter stars

Click here to download PDF how big is the moon for children (and adults)

E-BOOKS

The Constellation stories we are more familiar with come from the ancient Greek and Roman era, our ancient Irish ancestors had their own stories, this book shares a few of the more popular ones. Available here on Amazon.

This book contains easy-to-follow information about ASTRONOMY, DARK-SKIES and STARGAZING in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Also includes stunning photographs, and a Carl Sagan tribute and quotes. Available here at Amazon.

ABOUT THE RESERVE

Waiting for the Sun to set - Padraig Sands

Being the ONLY Gold Tier Reserve in the Northern Hemisphere means we have a lot to live up to - read more

RESERVE AREAS

The fishing village of Portmagee..Michael Sheehan

There are nine areas inside the Reserve: Kells, Caherciveen, Valentia Island, Portmagee, The Glen, Ballinskelligs, Waterville, Dromid & Caherdaniel.

TOURISM

Scenic eye candy like you never imagined more

ASTRONOMY

On Moonless nights see more stars than you have ever imagined more

CONSERVATION

Protecting the environment is our number one priority more

GALLERY

almost full moon...st. finians bay...michael SHEEHAN

Just wait until you to see this small selection from our growing collection of Photo's taken inside the Reserve more

LIGHT POLLUTION

Light pollution not only steals away the light from the Stars but it can have serious consequences to human health, the environment animals and plants - read more

OFFICIAL LIGHT ENGINEER

The official light fitter for the Kerry Dark-Sky Group is Denis O'Connor. He is a fully qualified electrician and also a member of the International Dark-Sky Association. He can be contacted at +353 (0)87 2912394

WILDLIFE

The abundance of wildlife in the Reserve has to be seen to be believed more

FOOD & SERVICES

Delicious food, great pubs, taxi, bike and mini bus hire, hairdressers, doctors and dentists read more

VIDEO PAGE

Video shorts page here

JOIN KERRY DARK-SKY GROUP

DISCOVER

Discover hidden gems like the little Fairy houses in Derrynane Gardens.

VISIT

Take a boat trip to a UNESCO World Heritage site just 13 km (8 miles) offshore.

MUSIC

Our music is legend

CHILDREN

Children re-discover the fun in playing

ROMANCE

Take a walk in pure blue moonlight on one of our long sandy beaches.

JOIN LOCAL ASTRONOMY GROUP

The South Kerry Astronomy Group is always open to new members more..

Kerry Reserve Space location map

Kells is the main entry point into the Reserve if coming via the Killarney/Tralee N70 road route, showing stunning panoramic views across the Dingle Bay by day and at night and a huge expansive view of the sky.
Stunning by day – Sensational by night: is, without doubt, appropriate to this region.
The Kells area has a dark-sky quality comparable to the Core Zone with readings of up to 21.7 on the *SQML reader where the darkest reading is 22.
Distance from Killarney to the Kells entrance is 50 km. Reserve are: Kells, Caherciveen, Valentia Island, Portmagee, The Glen, Ballinskelligs, Waterville, Dromid & Caherdaniel.

ACCOMMODATION

Ensuring light pollution does not interfere with your night-time view of the stars read more....

EXPERIENCE SOMETHING NEW

you will be spoiled for choice read more..

HERITAGE

Discover our Heritage more.....

LOCAL ASTRONOMY GROUP

We have our own Astronomy Group, website link here

CONSULTANT

Think your area has the potential to be awarded for its Dark-Sky quality - contact +353 (0)834489069 for more information.

ACTIVITIES

Think outside the box more

EVENTS

Check the calendar of events more

MEDIA COVERAGE

Go read what the media say here ..

IRELAND AT NIGHT

To view this fully go here

OUR IRISH PUB'S

Find out why they are so famous, the atmosphere just can't be replicated anywhere else in the world except on the home turf.

PHOTOGRAPHY

If you don't own a camera you'll wish you did more

GREAT WALKS

The Kerry Way walking routes provide spectacular views of mountain, sea, lakes and rivers.

FESTIVALS

The Kerry Reserve Space holds many festivals throughout the year enquire locally or catch up with the latest news on the Facebook page.

TALKS AND LECTURES

Indoor and outdoor talks and lectures are always happening on various subjects including Heritage, Astronomy, Wildlife etc enquire locally, go to Facebook page or Contact us for up-to-date info.

PDF Downloads

Kerry Reserve Space location map

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