Reports of UFO sightings up 70%

THE number of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) spotted across Ireland hasincreased by nearly 70% in just three years.

The UFO Research Association of Ireland revealed 59 incidents were reported in 2011, compared with 42 the year before and just 35 in 2009.

Association founder Adam Tallon suggested people are becoming more open to the possibility of UFOs and therefore feel more comfortable reporting a sighting to its website.