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# Newgrange

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2023
Bit of sunlight broke through clouds at Newgrange for this year's winter solstice sunrise
Updated 21 Dec 2023
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Irish documentary discovers evidence of a second chamber at Newgrange
20 Dec 2023
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Spectacular auroral phenomenon seen at select spots across Ireland on Sunday night
24 Apr 2023
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Visitors re-enter Newgrange chamber during winter solstice for first time since Covid
21 Dec 2022
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Crowds gather at Newgrange to watch winter solstice despite overcast weather
Updated 21 Dec 2021
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No visitors to be allowed in Newgrange chamber for Winter Solstice sunrise, OPW confirms
7 Oct 2021
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Ireland's ancient astronomers and the alignment of our prehistoric monuments
Anthony Murphy
4 Sep 2021
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WATCH: Beautiful sunrise lights up Newgrange chamber as days start to get longer
22 Dec 2020
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Watch: The sun failed to show its face on the winter solstice livestream from Newgrange this morning
Updated 21 Dec 2020
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Newgrange's recently uncovered neighbour is being preserved for future generations
21 Dec 2020
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Newgrange to livestream solstice sunrise
3 Dec 2020
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Archaeologists say they've discovered what could be Neolithic log boats near Newgrange
4 Nov 2019
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The Explainer: How are we still making discoveries at Newgrange?
16 Aug 2019
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Dozens of previously unknown monuments discovered at Newgrange
7 Aug 2019
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'Remarkable archaeological discoveries' made near Newgrange passage tomb
21 Dec 2018
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Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Meath
13 Aug 2018
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Archaeological discoveries are being made by the dozen this summer - but what happens next?
4 Aug 2018
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Another new archaeological discovery in the Boyne Valley has just come to light
25 Jul 2018
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It's been a 'mind-blowing' few weeks for neolithic discoveries near Newgrange - here's what's been happening
21 Jul 2018
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Recent drought led to archaeological discovery of circular enclosure near Newgrange
11 Jul 2018
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Thousands of people tuned in to watch winter solstice from Newgrange
21 Dec 2017
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You can now see the winter solstice at Newgrange without a ticket
18 Dec 2017
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Newgrange's winter solstice is only 50 years old? No way, says OPW
22 Dec 2016
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These bird's-eye views of Newgrange from above are jaw-dropping
21 Dec 2016
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Rain clouds dull winter solstice for crowds at Newgrange
21 Dec 2015
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Taoiseach says Isis 'want to blow up Newgrange'
8 Sep 2015
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If you've never been inside Newgrange, here's your chance to take a peek
16 Apr 2015
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Large crowds gather at Newgrange, despite sun failing to shine
21 Dec 2014
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Someone added googly eyes to Newgrange at Dublin Airport
28 Nov 2014
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Twink, McNulty, and the iPhone 6: The week in numbers
27 Sep 2014
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Want to go to Newgrange for the winter solstice? The names are being picked today
26 Sep 2014
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Hidden Ireland: From the Boyne flows the story of Ireland
8 Mar 2014
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In pictures: The winter solstice at Newgrange
21 Dec 2013
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Google goes knitting as doodlers mark the winter solstice
21 Dec 2013
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 It’s Saturday and there are only four more sleeps ’til Santa. Here’s everything you need to know as you wrap, or buy, the last of your presents.
21 Dec 2013
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9 places in Ireland you need to visit as soon as possible
28 Feb 2013
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The Newgrange lottery draw is now open, so how do you win?
9 Jan 2013
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Newgrange is Ireland's favourite heritage site
18 Aug 2012
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Senator calls for judicial review of Slane bypass decision
7 Mar 2012
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Winter solstice to be marked at Newgrange
21 Dec 2011
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