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RTE to feature Kilkenny's Knockroe Passage Tomb

RTE broadcaster and reporter Philip Boucher Hayes has revealed on Twitter that he will be featuring Knockroe Passage Tomb on RTE's Country Wide for the Winter Solstice. Philip said: "Next Wednesday this passage tomb in Kilkenny will be as perfectly ...

17 Dec 2022 at 16:30

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RTE to feature Kilkenny's Knockroe Passage Tomb

15 Dec 2022 at 18:30

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Kilkenny community set to gather together for Winter Solstice

The megalithic passage tomb in Knockroe will be the venue for the morning and evening winter solstice tomorrow (Thursday). This year the sunrise occurs at 8.40am and the sunset at 3.40pm. Visitors are advised to allow 30 minutes to get ...

20 Dec 2023 at 11:26

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Concern as damage noted at ancient Kilkenny passage tomb

There's been some damaged reported to the ancient passage tomb at Knockroe in South Kilkenny. The Neolithic structure, built between 4000BCE-2500BCE, is one of Kilkenny's most venerated and historic places. Some of the rocks appear to ...

30 Sept 2020 at 17:17

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Historic Winter Solstice at Knockroe Passage Tomb in Kilkenny

Crowds are expected to gather on the shortest day to watch the sun set at Knockroe Passage Tomb, on the borders of Kilkenny and Tipperary, at this year’s Winter Solstice on December 21. Known locally as ‘The Caiseal’, Knockroe’s ...

14 Dec 2016 at 22:00

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The unrivalled magic of Knockroe tomb still throwing up secrets in Kilkenny

The magic of the Knockroe Passage tomb, set deep in the heart of South Kilkenny was visual in all its splendour at the winter solstice on December 21, the shortest day of the year. At exactly 3.40pm, the sun flood into the ...

24 Dec 2016 at 13:59

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Druids come out to witness winter solstice at Knockroe Passage Tomb, Kilkenny

The druids were out in force on Thursday for the winter solstice at the magnificent Knockroe passage tomb in South Kilkenny. The magnetism of this pagan pace of worship was evidenced by the crowd of well over 100 people ...

22 Dec 2017 at 10:26

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BREAKING NEWS - Wind turbines in scenic area on Kilkenny Tipperary border refused by an Bord Pleanala

18 Jul 2017 at 15:43

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Over 600 attend winter solstice at south Kilkenny Passage Tomb

23 Dec 2019 at 17:53

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Druids out in force for winter solstice at Knockroe, Kilkenny

The druids were out in force for the winter solstice at Knockroe Passage Tomb in South Kilkenny this morning. They joined around 70 others expecting to see the sun light up 'An Caiseal', the prehistoric, ...

21 Dec 2018 at 18:47

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Join witches, druids and other mortals at Knockroe passage tomb for winter solstice in Kilkenny

Druids, witches, lovers of history, archaeology and Ireland’s mythological past will all converge on Knockroe Passage Tomb on Friday for the winter solstice, which was and is for some, the most ...

14 Dec 2018 at 15:55

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Works at road to Knockroe Passage Tomb to be completed before Solstice

Works are under way to improve the access road to the passage tomb at Knockroe with a view to having the project completed well in advance of the Winter Solstice in December, which always ...

29 Oct 2018 at 13:41

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