Beautiful photos were captured all around the country as stargazers were treated to the magnificent aurora borealis
Skywatchers in Carlow, Cork, Wexford, Galway, Belfast, Kildare and more all caught a glimpse of the spectacular sight.
Thursday’s rare appearance in Irish skies followed a major solar storm. While most of the country was craning their necks for their chance to catch a glimpse of the rare spectacle and capture the moment on camera - if you missed out, have a look at some photos of the stunning display below.Northern Lights in Ireland explained as tracker shows what time and where they'll be visible tonight
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