Declan Holmes
Physicist and STEM communicator passionate about science, sustainability and dark skies.
About Declan Holmes
Declan has a background in Experimental Physics and he worked as an engineer in the Semiconductor industry. For the last twenty four years, he has performed STEM shows for Science Ireland. He also leads the Newport Sustainable Energy Committee and is currently undertaking a course in Climate Entrepreneurship.
A member of Friends of Mayo Dark Skies, Declan also helped to transform the lighting in Newport town.
Planet Champion Workshop
Saturday 31 October
Mulranny
Discover simple ways your family can make a difference for our planet.
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