Let the Sun Shine Winter Solstice Guided Tour with Irish Sign Language

To celebrate the rising sun of the Winter Solstice at Newgrange, join our special tour to discover how ancient monuments and archaeological objects are linked to celestial events. Learn how passage tombs, such as Newgrange, are aligned to the Winter Solstice. Take a look at objects found in Ireland’s tombs and find out how Bronze Age objects, such as lunulae and sun discs, are linked to solar symbols.

Please Note: An interpretor will be present on this tour to provide Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpretation.

No booking required, places allocated on a first come first served basis. Meet in the Reception, on the ground floor. Wheelchair accessible. Families with children 8+


Friday 19th December
2pm: Let the Sun Shine: Winter Solstice Tour - ISL (Irish Sign Language) will be provided on this tour

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