Festival Launch
Friday 30 October
Newport to Ballycroy | Bus Arrives | Bus departs |
|---|---|---|
Hotel Newport | 17:55 | 18:00 |
Mulranny Park Hotel | 18:30 | 18:35 |
Ballycroy Visitor Centre | 18:55 |
Ballycroy to Newport | Bus Arrives | Bus departs |
|---|---|---|
Ballycroy Visitor Centre | 21:50 | 22:00 |
Mulranny Park Hotel | 22:20 | 22:25 |
Hotel Newport | 22:55 |
Daytime events & Gala dinner
Saturday 31 October
Newport to Ballycroy | Newport (Hotel) | Mulranny (Hotel) | Mulranny (Arts Centre) | Ballycroy (Visitor Centre) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus Arrives | Bus departs | Bus Arrives | Bus departs | Bus Arrives | Bus departs | Bus Arrives | Bus departs | |
Bus Run 1 | 09:40 | 09:45 | – | – | 10:15 | 10:20 | 10:40 | – |
Bus Run 2 | 11:45 | 11:50 | – | – | 12:20 | 12:25 | 12:45 | – |
Bus Run 3 | 13:45 | 13:50 | – | – | 14:20 | 14:25 | 14:45 | – |
Bus Run 4 | 16:40 | 16:45 | – | – | 17:15 | 17:20 | 17:40 | – |
Bus Run 5 | 18:45 | 18:50 | 19:20 | – | – | – | – | – |
Ballycroy to Newport | Ballycroy (Visitor Centre) | Mulranny (Arts Centre) | Mulranny (Hotel) | Newport (Hotel) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus Arrives | Bus departs | Bus Arrives | Bus departs | Bus Arrives | Bus departs | Bus Arrives | Bus departs | |
Bus Run 1 | 10:20 | 10:25 | 10:45 | 10:50 | – | – | 11:20 | – |
Bus Run 2 | 12:15 | 12:20 | 12:40 | 12:45 | – | – | 13:15 | – |
Bus Run 3 | 14:00 | 14:05 | 14:25 | 14:30 | – | – | 15:00 | – |
Bus Run 4 | 16:10 | 16:15 | 16:35 | 16:40 | – | – | 17:10 | – |
Bus Run 5 | – | – | – | – | 23:20 | 23:25 | 23:55 | – |
Daytime events & finale concert
Sunday 1 November
Newport to Ballycroy | Newport (Hotel) | Mulranny (Hotel) | Mulranny (Arts Centre) | Ballycroy (Visitor Centre) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus Arrives | Bus departs | Bus Arrives | Bus departs | Bus Arrives | Bus departs | Bus Arrives | Bus departs | |
Bus Run 1 | 09:40 | 09:45 | – | – | 10:15 | 10:20 | 10:40 | – |
Bus Run 2 | 11:15 | 11:20 | – | – | 11:50 | 11:55 | 12:15 | – |
Bus Run 3 | 13:45 | 13:50 | – | – | 14:20 | 14:25 | 14:45 | – |
Bus Run 4 | 17:20 | 17:25 | – | – | 17:55 | 18:00 | 18:20 | – |
Bus Run 5 | 20:40 | 20:45 | 21:15 | 21:20 | – | – | 21:40 | – |
Ballycroy to Newport | Ballycroy (Visitor Centre) | Mulranny (Arts Centre) | Mulranny (Hotel) | Newport (Hotel) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus Arrives | Bus departs | Bus Arrives | Bus departs | Bus Arrives | Bus departs | Bus Arrives | Bus departs | |
Bus Run 1 | 10:15 | 10:20 | 10:40 | 10:45 | – | – | 11:15 | – |
Bus Run 2 | 12:15 | 12:20 | 12:40 | 12:45 | – | – | 13:15 | – |
Bus Run 3 | 14:50 | 14:55 | 15:15 | 15:20 | – | – | 15:50 | – |
Bus Run 4 | 16:10 | 16:15 | 16:35 | 16:40 | – | – | 17:10 | – |
Our free festival shuttle bus service is kindly funded by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS)
Explore the Area
Hotel Newport
F28 YX89
Newport National School
F28 ED89
St. Patricks Church Newport
F28 HF96
Burrishoole Abbey
Aghadooey Glebe, off the N59
Mulranny Arts Centre
F28 F8N8
Mulranny Park Hotel
F28 N2H9
Mulranny Beach
Opposite Mulranny Park Hotel
Ballycroy Visitor Centre
F28 RX77
Ballycroy Community Centre
F28 H6C9
Plan Your Visit
Maps & Links
Everything you need to navigate, explore, and plan your perfect Mayo visit.
Shuttle Bus Service
Scheduled free shuttle routes will connect Newport, Mulranny & Ballycroy.
Explore Mayo
Uncover Mayo’s wild landscapes, rich culture, and unforgettable experiences.
Mayo’s Dark Sky Communities
Learn more about Newport, Mulranny and Ballycroy, host villages for the Mayo Dark Sky Festival.
Stargazing
Locations, guidance, and tips for safe and enjoyable stargazing experiences in and around Mayo Dark Sky Park.
