Mysterious fireball spotted in Mayo skies

Was it a meteorite, was it falling debris? Nobody knows for sure

A mysterious fireball travelling at great speed was spotted in the skies over Mayo last night.

Several readers have been in contact with The Connaught Telegraph to reveal how they were caught by surprise by the sighting.

Not only was spotted over Mayo, however, it was see in many parts of the country - as well as Scotand and the North of England - shortly after 10 p.m.

The Kildare Weather Facebook page reported that it looked like a pretty large meteorite or space debris falling from the sky.

It appeared to be travelling in a northern direction.