This document analyzes black carbon data collected in Ireland. It begins by defining black carbon as light-absorbing carbon particles produced by incomplete combustion. It then discusses the challenges of measuring black carbon, noting that measurements can vary significantly depending on the instrument and technique used. The document presents data on black carbon levels in Malin Head, Ireland from an Aethalometer over multiple years. It finds that black carbon levels were below 75 ng/m3 59% of the time in 2002 and 62% of the time in 2003. Levels were also frequently below 50 ng/m3, especially in the month of August.