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'Sun dogs' in the sky (circled), captured by Kilkenny meteorologist Niall Dollard of Kilkenny Weather
Yesterday (Sunday) evening, an interesting meteorological event could be observed in the skies above Kilkenny.
Amongst those to document it was prominent local meteorologist, Niall Dollard.
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"Sun dogs visible over Kilkenny this evening," he posted.
Sun dogs visible over Kilkenny this evening. The grass is browning up now after several weeks of below normal rainfall. pic.twitter.com/iabslbJExX
— Kilkenny Weather (@kilkennyweather) August 24, 2025
According to Met Éireann, "Sundogs are an atmospheric optical phenomena caused by light refracting off ice crystals contained in high level cirrus clouds, and appear as bright spots either side of the sun."
Sometimes, if the conditions are right, viewers may even catch a full halo encircling the sun.
Did you spot them? Or take any pics? Let us know.
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