Thousands to see glimpse of Northern Lights & once-a-year meteor shower in Irish skies TONIGHT as Aurora hits overnight [Video]

IRISH stargazers were treated to a phenomenon once again last night as the Northern Lights made an appearance in parts of the country.

People in parts of Cork, Donegal, Sligo and Kerry were all treated to a glistening sky of colour overnight.

Donegal Weather Channel took to social media yesterday evening to share the news that there would be a “high likelihood” of the lights making an appearance when it was dark.

And it wasn’t long before they quickly shared an update that a “nice outburst” was spotted in Sligo at around 10.30pm.

Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weatheralso shared the update, saying: “For those not under the cloud and rain, have a look for some Northern Lights with a strong display and some …