A huge number of previously unknown monuments, mostly located in crop fields, discovered during last summer’s heatwave are visible on the latest Google Maps/Google Earth.

Today is the shortest day of the year and one of the most popular days to view the Winter Solstice at Newgrange.

Further significant evidence of pre-historic sites have been found in County Meath.

The heatwave has uncovered a new historical site beside Newgrange in County Meath.

The first research excavations in more than 30 years at Newgrange have begun, after a geophysical survey showed what could prove to be an “extraordinary monument”.

For the first time ever, people all over the world can watch Newgrange illuminate on the shortest day of the year.

Fifty lucky winners have been chosen to witness the annual Winter Solstice inside the Newgrange Chamber in Co Meath this year.

The best things in life are free, says Ailin Quinlan — and she’s got the proof here. Here are 50 fantastic days out this summer that won’t cost you a cent.