The light show is the result of a huge ejection from the coronal mass of the sun, leading to the creation of the phenomenon known as the Northern Lights

The light show was visible from much of the West coast, including parts of Galway and Kerry as well as Dublin and Meath.

According to Alan O'Reilly from Carlow weather, the phenomenon could be visible again tonight, if conditions allow

"800 polar bears migrate through its environs each summer, when their unique sea ice habitat melts, and they await the next winter’s big freeze"