Past Events 2008

Loughcrew Cairns Equinox Dawn September 2009

At the 5000 year old Loughcrew megalithic cairn T in Ireland, the rising sun on the mornings around the equinox illuminate the passage and chamber.
The Office of Public Works will have staff in attendance at Cairn T , Loughcrew on the mornings of September 20th, September 21st and September 22nd 2008 from 7.15am until 8.30am.

Admission to the Chamber of Cairn T is free of charge.
 
As the chamber is quite small, only 5 or 6 people can be inside at a time. Visitors are requested to stay inside for only a few minutes so that everyone can get a chance to visit.

Please note that it is very important that visitors dress warmly and are wearing stout shoes. The climb to the top of Carnbane East is very steep and can be slippery after rain or on frosty mornings.    

     

View video of previous illumination