Donore

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Above the entrance to the passage at Newgrange there is an opening called a roof-box. Its purpose is to allow sunlight to penetrate the passage and chamber at sunrise around the Winter Solstice. At 8:58am a narrow beam of light penetrates the roof-box and reaches the floor of the chamber, gradually extending to the rear of the passage. As the sun rises higher, the beam widens within the chamber so that the whole room becomes dramatically illuminated. After 17 minutes the sunbeam leaves the chamber and retreats back down the passage.
Above the entrance to the passage at Newgrange there is an opening called a roof-box. Its purpose is to allow sunlight to penetrate the passage and chamber at sunrise around the Winter Solstice. At 8:58am a narrow beam of light penetrates the roof-box and reaches the floor of the chamber, gradually extending to the rear of the passage. As the sun rises higher, the beam widens within the chamber so that the whole room becomes dramatically illuminated. After 17 minutes the sunbeam leaves the chamber and retreats back down the passage.
Newgrange is part of a complex of monuments built along a bend of the River Boyne known collectively as Brú na Bóinne. The other two principal monuments are Knowth (the largest) and Dowth, but throughout the region there are as many as 35 smaller mounds..  This, like Loughcrew, is also a Neolithic monument. It was constructed in about 3200BC which makes it older than Stonehenge and the pyramids!
Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre showing tranquil scenes and a river or creek
Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre showing a garden
Dalys Inn

Dalys Inn

3 out of 5
Main Street Donore Meath
The price is ¥17,281 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
¥17,281
¥19,614 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Donore. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre and Brú na Bóinne ...
7.4/10 Good! (289 reviews)
Room was clean and bed comfy.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

Dalys Inn
Premier Inn Dublin Airport

Premier Inn Dublin Airport

3 out of 5
Airside Retail Park Swords
The price is ¥12,639 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
¥12,639
¥14,346 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Swords. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Malahide Castle and Croke Park ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (472 reviews)
Very clear great location.

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Premier Inn Dublin Airport
Newgrange Hotel

Newgrange Hotel

3 out of 5
Bridge Street Navan Co. Meath
Stay at this hotel in Navan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Solstice ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (605 reviews)
Good location staff v friendly. One downside bedroom was quite cold - did ask at reception

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Newgrange Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sheephouse Country Courtyard

Sheephouse Country Courtyard

4 out of 5
Sheephouse Donore Meath
Stay at this cottage in Donore. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Battle of Boyne Visitor Centre and Battle of the Boyne ...
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Nice accommodation (needs a better sofa!!!) but lacking for nothing otherwise...Close to newgrange & battle of boyne ...the boyne valley drive is a good one to do...lots to see & do

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2021

Sheephouse Country Courtyard
Seaside holiday Apartments

Seaside holiday Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Argyle Lodge, Six Cross Lane Rush Dublin
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Rush. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Lusk Heritage Centre and Skerries Mills are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
it was exactly what we wanted - right on the Irish Sea; comfortably remote and quiet, but walking distance to grocery store and bus to Dublin. LOVED our time here! Jason & Mary were ever so helpful with different accesses/requests that we were hoping to explore; Jason greeted us on arrival and showed ...

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2025

Seaside holiday Apartments
Tara View Apartments

Tara View Apartments

3 out of 5
Moorepark Rathfeigh Co. Meath
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Rathfeigh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Athcarne Castle and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (46 reviews)
Enjoy staying

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

Tara View Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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