Sighting of Elon Musk's Starlink over Ireland confirmed 

Elon Musk's Starlink is part of his SpaceX company which he founded in 2002. Picture: Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images

A line of bright stars seen by hundreds over Ireland’s skies at the weekend has been confirmed as satellites belonging to Elon Musk’s Starlink, Astronomy Ireland has said.

The lights were visible from Glanmire Co Cork at 8.50pm on Friday night for a short period of time after they were launched on October 9.