Newgrange, otherwise known as Brú na Bóinne,, is a prehistoric monument in country Meath, north of Dublin. The Neolithic passage tomb is 5200 years old – older than the pyramids and Stonehenge, and is one of the most remarkable prehistoric sites in Europe. You can walk around the massive tomb then squeeze inside. Huge at 80m in diameter and 13m tall, the white round stone walls topped with grass are impressive.
On the winter solstice a ray of light creeps down the narrow entrance to illuminate the center sacred site, suggesting that, along with being a site of ritual, it was also built to act as a calendar. If you needed another reminder of how ancient Ireland is here’s your place
Visits are limited so on busy weekend and summer days get there early (before 10am) if possible.
Hours:
- February – April, Daily 9.30 – 15.30
- May, Daily 09.00 – 16.30
- June – Mid September, Daily – 09.00 – 17.00
- Mid – End September, Daily – 09.00 – 4.30
- October, Daily – 09.30 – 15.30
- November – December, Daily – 9.00 – 3.00