The official website for the Kerry Reserve Space, Ireland's only GOLD Tier Dark-Sky Reserve.
As they come up we will add relevant TV programs mentioning and including the Kerry Dark-Sky Reserve.
We hope to have the 50 minute Japanese Documentary (which is all about the Kerry Dark-Sky Reserve) available for viewing before the years end, provided we are given permission to do so.
The TV3 four part documentary ‘Our Island’ had a section in its Munster program featuring the Kerry Dark-Sky Reserve, we hope to get this and add it to this page provided we get permission to do so.
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.
Being the ONLY Gold Tier Reserve in the Northern Hemisphere means we have a lot to live up to - read more
There are nine areas inside the Reserve: Kells, Caherciveen, Valentia Island, Portmagee, The Glen, Ballinskelligs, Waterville, Dromid & Caherdaniel.
Scenic eye candy like you never imagined more
On Moonless nights see more stars than you have ever imagined more
Protecting the environment is our number one priority more
Just wait until you to see this small selection from our growing collection of Photo's taken inside the Reserve more
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
The abundance of wildlife in the Reserve has to be seen to be believed more
Delicious food, great pubs, taxi, bike and mini bus hire, hairdressers, doctors and dentists read more
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.
The South Kerry Astronomy Group is always open to new members more..
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.
SMALL SAMPLE OF PRESS COVERAGE 
Some of these articles my now be archived - a Google search using the title 'Kerry Dark-Sky International Reserve' will find the related articles.
* SQML READER
The "Sky Quality Meter" measures the brightness of the night sky more
Be safe - safety guidelines and contact numbers here..
Ensuring light pollution does not interfere with your night-time view of the stars read more....
you will be spoiled for choice read more..
Discover our Heritage more.....
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.
Think outside the box more
Check the calendar of events more
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.
Where to find us
Map is set to mark out the entrance to the Kerry Reserve Space on the N70 main Ring of Kerry road route coming from Killarney, then passing through Killorglin and Glenbeigh. Distance from Killarney to Kells is 50 km.
The area's of the Reserve are: Kells, Caherciveen, Valentia Island, Portmagee, The Glen, Ballinskelligs, Waterville, Dromid & Caherdaniel.