The mornings leading up to the 21st of December were foggy, so it was wonderful that the winds picked up to banish the fog and let the sun through to illuminate Newgrange.

Sunrise viewed from the Newgrange mound




Newgrange Winter Solstice sunrise




Newgrange Winter Solstice sunrise

Newgrange fully illuminated by the Winter Solstice Sunrise




Close up of the Roof Box which channels the sun's rays to the Chamber

This photography by Alan Betson taken in 2004 shows the beam of sunlight inside the passage at Newgrange. More Images from 2004.     The 2006 Winter Solstice Draw took place on the 29th of September, there were 27,485 applications. Application forms are now available at the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre for the 2007 Winter Solstice Draw.