Newgrange, Winter Solstice

Brighter days to come as thousands gather in Newgrange for Winter Solstice that ‘holds central role in ancient history’
BRIGHTER days to come have been celebrated in gatherings to mark the Winter Solstice at ancient sites on the island of Ireland. Navan Fort, also known as Emain Macha, in Armagh has been a
‘There’s the sun coming up now, my God’: Hundreds gather at Newgrange for winter solstice
Shortly after 9am, sunshine illuminated the passageway and inner chamber of the Stone Age tomb, attracting the ‘biggest crowd in 20 years’
Hundreds gather at Newgrange for Winter Solstice
Hundreds of people have gathered at Newgrange, Co Meath for the Winter Solstice - the astronomical phenomenon that marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year.
Nature takes centre stage in winter solstice ceremony at Newgrange
Ireland's first male interfaith minister was among those leading winter solstice festivities at Newgrange on Saturday.Enda Donnellan, who lives close to the area and was ordained as Ireland’s first male interfaith minister in 2012,
As it happened: Watch the winter solstice at Newgrange
The winter solstice in the northern hemisphere, marking the shortest day of the year, occurs when the sun is directly overhead in the Tropic of Capricorn. This year it takes place on the morning of Saturday, December 21st. In the southern hemisphere it marks the longest day of the year.
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Winter Solstice: What To Know About Celebrations For The Shortest Day—And Longest Night—Of 2024
The 2024 astronomical winter season—and the moment when the Northern Hemisphere is the farthest from the sun—will occur Saturday at 3:21 a.m. EST. After Saturday, days will become increasingly longer, and nights shorter, through the summer solstice on June 20, which will be the longest day of 2025.
Brighter days ahead celebrated at winter solstice gatherings
Some of Ireland’s most ancient sites including Navan Fort in Co Armagh and Newgrange in Co Meath hosted gatherings.
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The mythical landscape that's a winter solstice hotspot – and it’s not Stonehenge
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When does it start getting lighter in Ireland and when is the winter solstice?
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How the solstice shines light on 5,000 years of history
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Newgrange's magical Winter Solstice light show to be live streamed worldwide again this year
The whole world is invited to witness the magical Winter Solstice event in the ancient Newgrange via livestream on December 21. Ireland's Office of Public Works has announced it is livestreaming the ...
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What Is the Winter Solstice, Exactly? We’ve Got All the Details on the Kick-off to Winter
However, even though it's already freezing out, winter isn't actually here yet. At least not yet. After all, there is an ...
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Embrace the Stillness: What the Winter Solstice 2024 Means for You
Every year when the sun moves into cardinal earth sign Capricorn, winter begins in the northern hemisphere and the warm ...