PSNI records show Armagh among locations cited in recent disclosure
Newly published records obtained under a Freedom of Information (FOI) request include at least one report of an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed in the vicinity of Armagh within the last year, the Northern Ireland UFO Society (NIUFOS) has said.
The NIUFOS, a non-profit group founded in 2013 by Christopher McMurray and Jamie Smale, said the FOI disclosure, released in March 2026, lists accounts from a number of locations across Northern Ireland. The society says the records include reports from Armagh, Randalstown and Saintfield.
According to NIUFOS’s summary of the PSNI material, one entry attributed to Armagh describes three orange lights observed in a triangular formation during August 2025. The disclosure also contains other accounts described by the society as including alleged alien abduction claims and sightings of illuminated or disc-shaped objects elsewhere in the region.
"The records, released in March 2026, include accounts from locations such as Armagh, Randalstown and Saintfield," NIUFOS said on its website.
NIUFOS states its purpose as providing a platform for "UFOlogists, enthusiasts and researchers" to meet, discuss and investigate reports. The group says it aims to investigate, review and publish accounts it receives or encounters, and that it approaches the subject by acknowledging both scientific and non-material perspectives.
What the records show and what they do not
The FOI disclosure summarised by NIUFOS appears to catalogue a range of reports recorded by the PSNI, but the society’s account does not claim confirmation of extraterrestrial activity. It relays the content of the PSNI records as reported to the force.
Details provided in the summary include:
- One Armagh report: three orange lights in a triangular formation (August 2025).
- Other reports across Northern Ireland: a disc-shaped object over Randalstown and accounts described as alien abduction.
- Records released to the public via an FOI request in March 2026, according to NIUFOS.
Below is a small table clarifying the locations mentioned by NIUFOS and the example sightings cited in their summary of the PSNI disclosure.
| Location | Example description |
|---|---|
| Armagh | Three orange lights in a triangular formation (Aug 2025) |
| Randalstown | Reported disc-shaped object |
| Saintfield | Unspecified accounts included in FOI records |
Local context and next steps for witnesses
NIUFOS encourages individuals who believe they have witnessed unexplained aerial phenomena to come forward. The society highlights that it welcomes members from all backgrounds and says it reviews and publishes reports it receives.
The Armagh-based summary of the disclosure was published by NIUFOS on its website and shared with local media. One local outlet also invited anyone in the county who believes they have sighted a UFO or experienced an encounter to contact them via info@armaghi.com for follow-up.
At present, the PSNI has not publicly issued an analysis or conclusion regarding the specific reports cited by NIUFOS. The published FOI records document that members of the public made reports to the force, but the records, as described by NIUFOS, do not amount to verification of the nature or origin of the objects reported.
Given the continuing public interest in unexplained aerial sightings, the disclosure may prompt further enquiries from residents, community groups and investigators wishing to examine the records in full. Anyone with information is being urged to ensure their accounts are passed to the appropriate organisations or media outlets if they wish them to be considered publicly.
