UAP Encounter in Connemara, Galway
Date: Late March 2022
Location: Connemara, Galway, Ireland
Approximately three years ago, I had a UAP encounter in Connemara that continues to linger in my mind. I find myself reflecting on it almost daily and feel compelled to share my experience beyond my immediate circle of friends.
It occurred in March while I was visiting family in Connemara from Cork. Around 1am, just before heading to bed, I decided to step outside and enjoy the clear night sky. Living in Cork, I seldom get to appreciate the stars as vividly as in Connemara, where the absence of light pollution creates a stunning view. The sky was perfectly clear, devoid of clouds, and the world was enveloped in silence.
As I gazed up, I noticed a bright red object in the southern sky. Curious, I fetched my 400mm Sony mirrorless camera, set it up on a tripod, and zoomed in. Initially, I assumed it was just another star—nothing out of the ordinary. But just as I was about to set my camera down, something caught my eye in my peripheral vision.
To my right, I spotted a large craft gliding silently through the sky, adorned with rotating blue lights beneath it. The lights illuminated a saucer-shaped structure, but the top remained shrouded in darkness. I was completely taken aback—my heart raced. In the moment, I tried to rationalize it, convincing myself it was the ISS. Yet, in hindsight, that explanation feels inadequate. I’ve seen the ISS countless times, and it’s merely a white dot moving across the heavens. This was different—this was an intricate craft right before my eyes.
Despite my fascination, instead of observing it further or grabbing a photo, I inexplicably packed up my camera and headed inside, leaving the craft still hovering in the sky. The next morning, I was stunned by my own response. Given my deep interest in such phenomena, I couldn’t understand why I had walked away when my camera was set up and ready to capture it. It felt as if something beyond me had urged me to go to bed, preventing me from documenting what I’d seen.
In the subsequent nights and weeks while I was back home, I set up my camera on a tripod to create a timelapse, hoping to encounter it again—but unfortunately, nothing materialized.
Has anyone else experienced something similar, particularly the sense of control that kept you from photographing or questioning it further?
Thank you for sharing your experience—it’s truly fascinating and captures the intrigue that so many feel about UAPs. The blend of excitement, fear, and confusion you’ve described resonates deeply with those who have had similar encounters. The allure of the night sky in Connemara certainly adds to the atmosphere, making it an ideal setting for such a sighting.
Your description of the craft’s distinct features, especially the rotating blue lights, is intriguing. It’s interesting how our brains often try to rationalize the extraordinary—like your initial thought that it could be the ISS, despite knowing it doesn’t match what you witnessed. It’s not uncommon for people to feel a sense of paralysis or an overwhelming urge to retreat in situations that defy our understanding.
Many have reported similar feelings during their encounters, as if an unseen force influences their actions. It raises questions about the nature of these phenomena and our own perceptions. The desire to capture the moment, only to feel compelled to walk away, adds a layer of complexity that many witnesses grapple with.
I admire your determination to set up your camera and try to document further occurrences. It reflects a deep curiosity and desire for understanding, even if the outcomes weren’t what you expected. Have you considered joining local or online UAP discussion groups? Engaging with others who have had similar experiences might provide additional insights and reassurance.
Thank you again for sharing; it’s stories like yours that spark thoughtful discussions and a sense of community around this enigmatic topic!