Tourist to Ireland visit Newgrange, County Louth because it is one of Ireland’s most unique experience providing a mix of history and mystery.
Newgrange is:
- Older than the pyramids – Built around 3200 BCE, it predates Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids.
- UNESCO World Heritage Site – Part of the Brú na Bóinne complex.
- Winter Solstice phenomenon – On a few days in December, sunlight travels through a roof box and lights up the inner chamber—an incredible feat of ancient engineering.
- Celtic-style carvings – The famous spiral patterns on the entrance stones are some of Ireland’s most iconic prehistoric art.
- Atmosphere & landscape – Set in the scenic Boyne Valley, it feels remote, ancient, and almost mystical.
When you visit Newgrange, you will experience:
1. The exterior mound
- A large circular mound (~85m wide)
- Striking white quartz façade with dark stones
- Grass-covered dome rising from the landscape
2. The entrance & carvings
- Massive kerbstones, including the famous triple spiral stone
- Intricate prehistoric art carved over 5,000 years ago
3. The passage tomb interior
- A narrow stone passage leading inward
- A central chamber with three alcoves
- A corbelled roof that has stayed watertight for millennia
4. The light-box experience
- Guides recreate the winter solstice sunlight effect inside the chamber
- You stand in near total darkness, then watch the chamber fill with light—very memorable
Book your private coach tour today and experience the best of Newgrange —your way, contact us on:
Telephone: 00353 42 9663972
E-mail: info@collinstravel.ie