Caoimhe Lyons, a Mathematical Sciences and Physics graduate and Science Facilitator at MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory and Dr Niall Smith, Head of Research at Munster Technological University and Head of MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory. It is recommended that people use eclipse glasses which are specifically designed for viewing the eclipse. Dr Niall Smith, Head of Research at Munster Technological University and Head of MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory and Caoimhe Lyons, a Mathematical Sciences and Physics graduate and Science Facilitator at MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory. In Cork, Blackrock Castle Observatory has free solar eclipse glasses, donated by Rochester Museum and Science Center, available for collection on-site ahead of Wednesday’s eclipse. Sea Church in Ballycotton is hosting a solar eclipse viewing event where customers will be given free solar eclipse glasses.