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How the Northern Lights – Aurora Borealis – works

Donegal's photographers have captured some stunningly beautiful images of a breathtaking aurora borealis display last night (Thursday 27 February 2014). Local photographers Sarah Sayers, Noel Keating and Rita Wilson posted photos on their respective Facebook pages showing what they managed to capture before the clouds moved in, much to the delight of their followers. So how, exactly, does nature create the phenomenon we know as the Northern Lights? Check out this infographic from www.space.com for the full low down. Source: SPACE.com: All about our solar system, outer space and exploration To check out when conditions are likely to be most favourable for the next Aurora visit: www.spaceweather.com www.aurora-service.eu/aurora-forecast www.aurora-alert.com And if you need somewhere comfortable and affordable to stay while you're chasing the Northern Lights our wooden pods are perfect at €50 per night, bedding and towels included. Plus we're right on the coast, overlooking Sheephaven Bay. Check availability and book your stay here [bookingbug id='ukw2009530' style='medium' service='50244' palette='NEW1'] Alternatively call +353 (0) 74 9138400 or email stay@wildatlanticcamp.com. How to book your wooden pod stay at the Wild Atlantic Camp Select your arrival date from our booking calendar above by clicking on your preferred date. The availability and pricing details will then be displayed, allowing you to choose your duration of stay. To complete the booking process, enter your details, email address and contact telephone number. Once booking is complete, you will receive a confirmation email containing your booking receipt. Wild Atlantic Camp will also contact you to arrange payment of a deposit to secure your booking.

Capturing Donegal: tips from a local photographer

Local photographer Anne O'Connor Here at Wild Atlantic Camp we're keen to keep it local wherever we can and so we were delighted when local photographer, Anne O'Connor, agreed to take some images for us. Donegal is arguably the most scenic county in Ireland, and definitely the most unspoilt, so we are always keen to share the beauty that we're so lucky to have on our doorstep. The landscape images we have featured on our home page were taken by Anne and they show off the beauty of our part of north west Donegal at different times of the year. Here's the lowdown on them. Glenveagh National Park "Glenveagh National Park is a haven of peace and tranquility and you just can't beat it. The whole place has a magical atmosphere at any time of year," says Anne. This winter image was taken from the footpath on the south side of the lower castle gardens, leading up the valley on the shore of Lough Veagh. Muckish Mountain Another winter shot, this time of Muckish Mountain taken from the stone bridge on the road between Glenveagh National Park and Creeslough via Glassan (L1003). "In this shot," said Anne, "I tried to capture the mountain and how it dominates the landscape." Tra na Rossan Bay "A trip round the Atlantic Drive in Downings is always rewarding, whatever the weather, and there are plenty of great places to pull in and take a shot. After taking this picture of Tra na Rossan Bay last summer we will have headed back on into Downings for an ice cream!" Anne uses a Nikon DSLR camera with various lenses, filters and a tripod to get her shots, preferring it [...]