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LIVE STREAM: Watch the Winter Solstice live at Newgrange this year!

Regardless of where you live in the world, you can now watch the Winter Solstice LIVE from Newgrange, Co Meath on December 20 and 21. This year there will be live streaming of the sunrise at the world heritage listed site from 8.30-9.15am (Irish ...

19 Dec 2017 at 15:00

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Summer Solstice 2022 in pictures: Photos capture sunrise on longest day of year

Today (Tuesday, June 21, 2022) is the longest day of the year which is known as the Summer Solstice. The Summer Solstice is the day with the longest period of daylight which marks the official start of summer 2022. Many people wake up early to ...

21 Jun 2022 at 13:16

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OPW announces closure of Newgrange for Winter Solstice Sunrise

The Office of Public Works’ annual Winter Solstice gathering at the Neolithic Passage Tomb of Newgrange on 21 December has been cancelled this year, due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. The hugely significant Solstice Sunrise event is to be ...

03 Dec 2020 at 15:07

National News

Live streaming of Winter Solstice at Newgrange

The Office of Public Works (OPW), in partnership with the National Monuments Services (NMS) of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, is live-streaming the Winter Solstice Sunrise from within the chamber at the Neolithic ...

20 Dec 2021 at 16:08

National News

In Pictures: People across UK and Ireland mark winter solstice

Ceremonies have been held across the UK and Ireland to mark the winter solstice. December 21 is the shortest day and longest night of the year, with London experiencing seven hours and 49 minutes of daylight. Glastonbury Tor in Somerset ...

21 Dec 2024 at 13:48

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Roscommon Solstice Choir in concert in Mohill

In the centre of Mohill town, stands the historic church of St Mary's, Mohill. Canon Linda Frost, South Leitrim Group of Parishes, says, “We are delighted to announce that on Friday, May 19, we are hosting the wonderful Roscommon ...

05 May 2023 at 16:10

National News

Winter Solstice sunrise from Newgrange set to be live-streamed across the world

The Winter Solstice sunrise will stream live again this year from inside the passage tomb at Newgrange, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced. The Winter Solstice is an astronomical phenomenon which marks the shortest ...

12 Dec 2023 at 12:32

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Summer Solstice 2022 in pictures: Photos capture sunrise on longest day of year

21 Jun 2022 at 12:29

Northern Ireland

Brighter days ahead celebrated at Irish Winter Solstice gatherings

Brighter days to come have been celebrated in gatherings to mark the Winter Solstice at ancient sites in the island of Ireland. Navan Fort, also known as Emain Macha, in Armagh has been a significant site since 4,000BC ...

21 Dec 2024 at 10:00

National News

IN PICTURES: Winter Solstice 2022

Today, December 21, marks the shortest day of the year as the 2022 Winter Solstice occurs. The Irish public captured some great shots of the solstice, especially at Newgrange in Co Meath, and posted their snaps on ...

21 Dec 2022 at 14:36

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Visitors return to Newgrange for winter solstice after pandemic break

Members of the public gathered at an ancient site in Co Meath for the first time in two years to witness its winter solstice illumination. Built by Stone Age farmers around 3,200 BC, making it older than the ...

21 Dec 2022 at 13:14

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Roscommon Solstice Choir perform in St Mary's Church, Mohill

Cyril Clarke and Rosanne Reynolds Muriel Abbott, Ivan Huston and Aideen Huston Mary Monaghan and Teresa Slevin Jean Humphrey and Doreen Petrie Rev Steve and Canon Linda Frost Kathleen Ward and Mary ...

02 Jun 2023 at 16:00

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