Want to see the Northern Lights? Meet the Mayo man behind Aurora Feed

As we enter a period when the Northern Lights may be visible again in Ireland, Jenny McEntegart talks to a Mayo man who wants to unite fans of the phenomenon

The aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, photographed by a resident in Glanmire, Cork, in January. Picture: Michael Crowley

Although it’s happening more frequently, it never ceases to amaze. When the Northern Lights appear in our skies, we all become cheerleaders. Messages are exchanged between friends, and Instagram quickly fills with photos of that beautiful glow dancing across the horizon.

Once considered an exceptionally rare sight from Ireland, displays of the spectacular light show have become increasingly visible in recent years. These displays have sparked widespread excitement among photographers and amateur stargazers alike. People have witnessed in their own back gardens a sight they once thought they would have to travel to see.