A Barbecue Under the Stars for Everyone in Ireland
Saturday 15th September 2012 - Gates open at 6pm
Some of the sights you will see at the Star-B-Q
RADIO ITEM: Listen to David Moore, Chairman of Astronomy Ireland, talk on LMFM Radio about all things astronomy and the 2011 Star-B-Q HERE!
The Star-B-Q is Ireland's biggest telescope festival and Astronomy Ireland's biggest annual fundraiser, where you will get to see the wonders of the Universe from the dark skies of Roundwood in Co Wicklow, Ireland's highest village, with some of the most powerful telescopes in Ireland!
For those who might be a little hungry, a professional barbecue will be served up throughout the evening. On the menu you will have the choice of:
For our younger guests, there will be facepainting and talks aimed at children giving them a chance to explore the Universe, too!
Gates open at 6pm, and the event starts at 7pm.
Also on the night:
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For more information on the Star-B-Q read about Star-B-Q 2011 HERE
Tickets are only €39 (€29 for under-16s, group rates available)
Family rates are: full price ticket for two adults (€39, or €29 early bird) and first child (€29), €20 per child thereafter
- Secure online booking form here
- Call (01) 847 0777 with your credit card details
How to Get There
The GAA grounds are located just a couple of hundred metres outside Roundwood village on the R755. You can view a map of Roundwood HERE, with a guide on how to get to the GAA grounds.
Weather and Clear Skies
Star-B-Q 2011 goes ahead regardless of weather on Saturday, August 27 th. If the sky is overcast on the night, a separate, telescope-only event will be organised for the following weekend, where you will still get to see the wonders of the universe!
The night is packed full of events to ensure that everyone has a great time, and we even have a number of backup talks and presentations planned in case the weather stops us seeing the sky.
Public Transport and Accomodation:
The Star-B-Q will take place at coordinates: N: 53.060, W: 6.230
Taxis can be used to get you to or from the Star-B-Q. Alternatively St. Kevin's Bus service goes from opposite the Mansion House on Dawson St. to Roundwood. It departs at 19:00 and arrives in Roundwood at 20:15. Cost: €8 (single adult fare) and €5 for children.
Roundwood Caravan Park is opening specially on the weekend of the Star-B-Q for those who wish to stay overnight in Roundwood. You can book accomodation on their website HERE.Click here for local hotels, B&Bs, Guesthouses and a campsite.
All enquiries about bookings to sec@astronomy.ie
