Thousands celebrate ‘magical’ winter solstice sunrise at Newgrange ancient tomb
Around 2,000 people gather to mark astronomical phenomenon as darkness of the longest night lifted
Winter Solstice
The winter solstice is marked every December 21st. It is the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere and the longest day in the southern hemisphere
Sliver of sunlight breaks through to Newgrange burial chamber on overcast winter solstice morning
Hundreds of people, including drummers and dancers, gather at Co Meath neolithic passage tomb at sunrise
Met Éireann issues status yellow weather warning as clouds cast shadow over Newgrange solstice
Difficult driving and cycling conditions expected with a cold Christmas Day ahead
Why is the winter solstice important?
It is probably not a coincidence that Christmas is so close to the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere
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