Large crowds turned out for the the Winter Solstice at Newgrange, Co Meath. The winter solstice at Newgrange, Bru na Boinne on Sunday at dawn. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/ The Irish TimesAround 2,000 people gathered at Newgrange, Bru na Boinne on Sunday at dawn. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/ The Irish TimesPeople brought drums to Newgrange to celebrate the winter solstice. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/ The Irish TimesLaura Kent from South Africa was also drumming using percussion from her homeland which she’d attached to her legs.

Source: The Irish Times December 21, 2025 15:51 UTC