An unusual aerial sighting in Irish skies has sparked widespread curiosity after flashing lights were observed over Dublin and off the south coast on two consecutive nights. Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather shared videos of the phenomenon, seeking help to identify the objects. Social media users proposed various explanations, with many suggesting the lights were low-orbit satellites such as Starlink or the International Space Station, both of which commonly pass over Ireland. Others speculated they could be lanterns or other more terrestrial sources. While some disagreed with the satellite theory, the event reignited public interest in unexplained aerial phenomena, with online searches for "UFO sightings" surging over the past year. The discussion also highlighted the growing use of the term UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena), a broader and more scientific label for such sightings.