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'StarLazing' Mayo Dark Skies Workshop

DATE: 29 Oct, 2025
TIME: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
all times are in Irish time unless noted otherwise

“We don't need to travel to the stars to be near the stars.” John Moriarty

Join Wilderland creative wellbeing consultant Derval Dunford for a special meditation workshop in connecting deeply with our night skies.

Derval will lead us through a bespoke Mayo Dark Sky version of an ancient practice called yoga nidra (conscious sleep). Participants are invited to lie down and be guided gently through this horizontal meditation/relaxation practice, along with open focus meditation and breathing practices, to facilitate deep rest through embodiment of the night sky.

Derval’s work is inspired by Irish Philosopher John Moriarty, who saw the night sky as a way to connect with a deeper, more ancient layer of reality, a source of spiritual renewal and wisdom. In this session she will guide us to the threshold between waking and sleeping. In this space creativity increases threefold, science calls it the creative sweet spot.

Our StarLazing session will finish with a simple creative integration and reflection.

The intention of this session is to create a heart-felt connection to the night skies that will support the work of Mayo Dark Sky Park and ALAN (Artificial Light at Night) Conference.

Derval’s work has been endorsed by health-care professionals internationally.

FREE event.

Limited places, booking is required.
Book your place now on Eventbrite.

Please note:

  • The ‘StarLazing’ workshop is open to adults only, and at no cost
  • This workshop is indoors in Ballycroy Visitor Centre
  • A blanket and neck pillow/cushion are essential
  • Participants should wear comfortable clothing
  • Mats will be provided, but bring your own yoga mat if you prefer

Find out more about Derval.

This free workshop is part of the Wilderland public art and climate action project, funded by Creative Ireland’s Creative Climate Action Fund.

Background Image: Greg Rakozy

event artist(s):

  • Derval Dunford

    • related project(s) / collaboration(s):

  • The Wildness Outside Meets the Wildness Inside
  • Mayo Dark Sky Park

    • event location:

    Ballycroy Visitor Centre, Wild Nephin National Park, Ballycroy, Co. Mayo