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Eye protection advice when viewing the solar eclipse

The long-awaited solar eclipse is just hours away and people will be gathering all over the count...

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07.00 12 Aug 2026


Eye protection advice when viewing the solar eclipse


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07.00 12 Aug 2026


The long-awaited solar eclipse is just hours away and people will be gathering all over the country to watch it happen. We get the facts about the eclipse with Dr Ray Butler, Head of Physics at the University of Galway. Also speaking to Anton with advice on protecting your eyes today was Liz Grennan, President Optometry Ireland. 


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