Wednesday, 3 February 2010 20:29Astronomy Ireland says a major fireball was spotted over Ireland at around 6pm this evening.It says the rock from space was seen blazing in the air by people all over the country.Astronomy Ireland says there is a very good chance it has landed inland, but it is unlikely to have injured anyone.AdvertisementIt is not clear yet where it might have landed because the fireball was spotted by people all over the country.While it would have been travelling at high speed when it was spotted, the rock would have slowed down when it hit the atmosphere.The fireball could have been as large as a desk.Valentia Coastguard said it has had reports of sightings from people living in Mullingar, Limerick, Ballybunion and Bantry.