Crowds flocked to Knockroe Passage Tomb in Kilkenny for Winter Solstice
It's unique in that there are alignments at both sunrise and sunset
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Knockroe Passage Tomb set to mark the Winter Solstice today
There's a morning offering at approx 8:40am following by an evening one at 3:40pm
Knockroe Passage Tomb in Kilkenny to feature in TG4 documentary on Newgrange
‘Rún na Bóinne’ will air from 9:30pm on 20th December with a repeat at 11:35pm on 23rd December
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Crowds gather at South Kilkenny passage tomb for winter solstice sunrise
It's famously aligned for both the sunrise and sunset
Knockroe in South Kilkenny set to mark Solstice but Carlow Weather says cloud may prevent the sun’s rays shining through
Unlike Newgrange, the local passage tomb is aligned with both sunrise and sunset
If you noticed suspicious activity in the Knockroe/Rathvilly area last night then Carlow gardai want to hear from you
It happened at about 7 o'clock last evening at a private residence
Funding of €30,000 granted for works near Knockroe Passage tomb in South Kilkenny
Hundreds of people visit the ancient site every year
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