How to watch the winter solstice sunrise at Newgrange live

by · TheJournal.ie

TOMORROW IS THE shortest day of the year and the sunlight will be making its way through the narrow aperture over the entrance to the Newgrange chamber in the morning.

Physical access to the small chamber in the prehistoric monument is limited on the day of the winter solstice but members of the public can witness the sunlight illuminating it from the comfort of home via a livestream. 

In cooperation with the Office of Public Works (OPW) and the National Monuments Service, RTÉ will be broadcasting live from inside the passage tomb from 8:40am. 

The broadcast will feature narration from Dr Clare Tuffy, who has worked at the site for over 30 years, and Dr Frank Prendergast, who has written a book about the solstice and Newgrange.

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It’s hoped that the clouds won’t get in the way this year, as they did back in 2020. 

You can watch it live at the following links:

For those who want to see it in person, the OPW has advised that access to the monument will be restricted.

Road Closures are already in place in the area for today and tomorrow. People have been advised to check them on the Meath County Council website.

You can find information about visiting Newgrange for the winter solstice here.

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