Moving light installation on the River Shannon to transform skies as part of arts programme

Light Ballet is presented as part of the Brightening Air/Coisceim Coiligh series of events

The Light Ballet, Light installation begins its eight-day journey along the River Shannon at Lough Key in Boyle, Co Roscommon (Niall Carson/PA)

A moving light installation is to transform skies and the surrounding landscapes of eight counties as part of an art programme.

Light Ballet is a light installation floating down the River Shannon over eight days and is visible from up to seven kilometres and covering almost 200 kilometres.