Crowds gather for Winter Solstice at Newgrange as summer survey reveals more history of site

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

Crowds gather for Winter Solstice at Newgrange as summer survey reveals more history of site

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

Every year at the Newgrange passage tomb, a ray of sunlight illuminates the chamber.

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