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Hundreds Gather to Celebrate Winter Solstice Sunrise at Newgrange

Fourteen winners from Ireland, Germany, the UK, and the USA witnessed sunlight illuminate Newgrange’s inner chamber during the 17-minute Winter Solstice event, officials said.

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During the Winter Solstice, when the skies are clear, the rising sun illuminates the passage and chamber of the 5000 year old megalithic passage tomb
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Hundreds gather to celebrate Winter Solstice sunrise at Newgrange

During the Winter Solstice, when the skies are clear, the rising sun illuminates the passage and chamber of the 5000 year old megalithic passage tomb

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Winter Solstice at Brú na Boinne

For 17 minutes, direct sunlight can enter the Newgrange monument, but through the specially contrived ‘roof box’, to illuminate the Chamber.

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Crowds celebrate Winter Solstice at Newgrange

People are gathering at Newgrange to celebrate the Winter Solstice this morning.

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RTÉ broke the news in Ireland on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
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