Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island) has very limited lighting at night, with the nearest major light pollution source over 70 miles away in Dublin.
Sian Stacey, Chair of the Bardsey Island Trust said:"There's no doubt that achieving this prestigious status for Ynys Enlli will raise the profile of the island as a unique place in Wales and amongst the best in the world to appreciate the night sky.Ruskin Hartley, executive director of the International Dark Sky Association added:"We are pleased to welcome Ynys Enlli to the growing community of dark sky places worldwide.
"With it, Wales is fast becoming one of the leading nations in protecting dark skies as a precious resource that benefits people and wildlife."
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