Ex-garda station looks to the stars as centre for stargazers

A former Garda station has been given a new role as a centre for stargazers.

Ex-garda station looks to the stars as centre for stargazers

The closed station in Ballinskelligs, Co Kerry, is now the official office of a Dark Sky Reserve for which the area has been designated.

Earlier this year, south-west Kerry was recognised as one of the best places in the world from which to observe the stars as the skies there are not affected by light pollution.

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