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Winter Solstice

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Armagh Observatory continues centuries-old Winter Solstice tradition

Armagh Observatory continues centuries-old Winter Solstice tradition

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

The winter solstice, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year, happens just after 3pm on Sunday.
What is the Winter Solstice? And how can you celebrate it?

What is the Winter Solstice? And how can you celebrate it?

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

If you aren't lucky enough to be selected as a winner of the Newgrange 'solstice lottery', how else might you celebrate the Winter Solstice?
Winter Solstice sees hundreds of visitors gather at Newgrange

Winter Solstice sees hundreds of visitors gather at Newgrange

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Physical access to the small chamber is limited to just 14 people - the guides, and the winners of a free 'solstice lottery'.
In pictures: Winter solstice celebrations at Newgrange

In pictures: Winter solstice celebrations at Newgrange

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

Newgrange is a prehistoric monument thought to have been built by the Neolithics over 5,000 years ago
Brighter days ahead celebrated at winter solstice gatherings

Brighter days ahead celebrated at winter solstice gatherings

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

Some of Ireland’s most ancient sites including Navan Fort in Co Armagh and Newgrange in Co Meath hosted gatherings.

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