Peter Gallagher
IrelandscientistMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Professor Peter Gallagher is the chairman of Birr Castle Demesne and the director of the Dunsink Observatory. He has been a leading advocate for recognizing Ireland's significant contributions to astronomy, particularly emphasizing the historical importance of the 19th-century astronomical advancements.
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Prof Peter Gallagher will be on a scientific mission to film the eclipse on its path off the west coast of Ireland.
Rare spectacle to darken Ireland’s skies – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-12
Prof Peter Gallagher is the director of Dunsink Observatory and will be on a scientific mission to film the eclipse.
When to watch, where to go and how to protect your eyes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-11
Peter Gallagher is a courier union advocate who has raised concerns about unsafe work practices faced by contractors.
Courier union calling for change as Freightways workers take action
New Zealand· 2025-10-31
Prof Peter Gallagher said Ireland’s contribution to astronomy in the 19th century 'cannot be overstated'.
Ireland’s astronomical observatories to be put forward for international recognition from Unesco – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-17
