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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

If you visit Dublin take a day trip to Newgrange.

Photo by Mike McLellan
Newgrange is a man-made mound that contains an opening that allows sunlight in on December 21st of each year. December 21 has long been understood as the re-birth of the sun, as it marks that the days begin to grow longer.  Newgrange is believed to be older than Stonehenge. It is a remarkable site with other mounds  and circles.  The visitor's center is excellent. We travelled there on Mary Gibbon's Tour and also visited the Hill of Tara. Well worth the time. Warning: the tunnel going in is not scary, but it is narrow. Big chested or plump people have trouble entering. To judge size, look to the right of the mound to see a large group of people.
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