Best views of first solar eclipse in 15 years

Events across the country have been planned for Friday to mark the first significant solar eclipse to be seen in this part of the world in more than 15 years.

Astronomy Ireland will hold a viewing at its headquarters in Blanchardstown, Dublin, from 8am, while Cork Astronomy Club will host several events in CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory, including workshops for schools and numerous ‘solar stations’ in the lower carpark.