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The '''Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve''' (KIDSR) is a [[dark-sky preserve]] in [[County Kerry]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. |
The '''Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve''' (KIDSR) is a [[dark-sky preserve]] in [[County Kerry]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. It was designated Ireland's first International Dark Sky Reserve by the [[International Dark-Sky Association]] (IDA). Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve was awarded the Gold Tier Award on January 27, 2014, by the IDA.<ref name="IDSAKerry">{{cite web|title=Kerry (Ireland)|url=http://www.darksky.org/idsp/reserves/kerry/|website=www.darksky.org|accessdate=27 January 2018}}</ref> It was the first Gold Tier Reserve in the [[Northern Hemisphere|northern hemisphere]], and is one of only four Gold Tier Dark-Sky Reserves in the world. |
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Because different national organizations have worked independently to create their dark sky programs, there has been confusion between the terms reserve, preserve, and park. |
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Although Mayo claims to be Ireland’s first International Dark Sky Park, having been designated in 2016,<ref name="Mayo">{{Cite web |url=http://www.mayodarkskypark.ie/ |title=Mayo Dark Sky Park |access-date=2018-01-27}}</ref> Kerry was designated an International Dark Sky Reserve by the [[International Dark-Sky Association]] (IDA) in 2014. Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve was awarded the Gold Tier Award on January 27, 2014, by the IDA. It was the first Gold Tier Reserve in the [[Northern Hemisphere|northern hemisphere]], and is one of only four Gold Tier Dark-Sky Reserves in the world.<ref>[[International Dark-Sky Association]]</ref> |
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== Location == |
== Location == |
Revision as of 18:54, 27 January 2018
Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve | |
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Location | County Kerry, Ireland |
Nearest city | Killarney |
Area | 700 km2 (270 sq mi) |
Designated | 2014 |
Governing body | International Dark-Sky Association |
Website | kerrydarksky |
The Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve (KIDSR) is a dark-sky preserve in County Kerry, Ireland. It was designated Ireland's first International Dark Sky Reserve by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve was awarded the Gold Tier Award on January 27, 2014, by the IDA.[1] It was the first Gold Tier Reserve in the northern hemisphere, and is one of only four Gold Tier Dark-Sky Reserves in the world.
Location
The Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve is approximately 700 km2 in size and covers nine regions.
- Kells/Foilmore
- Cahersiveen
- Valentia Island
- Portmagee
- The Glen
- Ballinskelligs
- Waterville
- Dromid
- Derrynane/Caherdaniel
The Kerry Dark-Sky Group office is situated in Dungeagan, Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland.[2]
History
The Kerry Dark-Sky Group was created in 2013 after several out-reach meetings with local community groups in the Reserve at the request of attendees to the gatherings. The purpose of the Kerry Dark-Sky Group is to promote astro-tourism in the Reserve via community projects, local outreach, and events.[3]
Staff
The Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve application was put together by IDA members Julie Ormonde and Michael Sheehan. The project manager of the Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve is Julie Ormonde and the assistant manager is Michael Sheehan.
Collaborations
On August 5, 2014 The Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve officially twinned with the Aoraki Mackenzie Gold Tier Reserve in New Zealand.[4]
References
- ^ "Kerry (Ireland)". www.darksky.org. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- ^ radiokerrynews (2014-08-06). "New life breathed into Ballinskelligs Garda Station | Radio Kerry". Radio Kerry. Retrieved 2017-05-06.
- ^ "HOME - Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve". www.kerrydarksky.com. Retrieved 2017-05-06.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-09-13. Retrieved 2014-09-12.
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External links
- Official website
- Sky’s the limit for Kerry’s astro-tourism
- http://www.eturbonews.com/48918/alien-helping-lure-visitors-new-dark-sky-reserve-centre-ballinsk
- http://www.rte.ie/news/player/2014/0127/20513706-south-west-kerry-named-as-europes-first-gold-tier-dark-sky-reserve/