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Ken Williams > Some of the designs on the large slab-like stone inside Dowth South recess.
Ken Williams > Just as the beam reaches its strongest illumination, the swaying shadows of the trees outside the entrance loom larger and larger, eventually blocking out the light completely. For the small group inside it is still a moving experience.
Ken Williams > Once the party of VIP's and lucky lottery winners leave the passage after witnessing this once in a lifetime experience, the assembled crowd outside queue in hope to catch some of the mystical atmosphere inside the chamber.
Ken Williams > A large crowd assembles each year on the 21st December for the Winter Solstice event at Newgrange in the Boyne Valley, Co. Meath. The passage of Newgrange was built in such a way that on the winter solstice sunrise (shortest day of the year), the rising sun shines directly through a specially built 'roofbox' above the door, straight down the passage and forms a wedge of bright golden light inside the heart of the chamber within. The forecast was for clear weather and as the sky gets brighter the fog and mist begin to clear, conditions are perfect. All eyes are on the horizon to catch the first crescent of blinding sun appearing across the valley.
Ken Williams > After all the excitement of the morning, small crowds huddle together around the great passage tomb to discuss the mornings events, and recall the triumphs and let-downs of past solstice mornings.
Ken Williams > There is a jubliant mood in the crowd outside, the early rise and wait in the cold has been worth it.
Ken Williams > Inevitably, with the large crowd and media presence, people take their chance to protest and make their views known. This year it is the turn of the Tara Valley to be brought into the spotlight, the ancient capital and ceremonial centre of Ireland is facing an uncertain future, with the construction of a motorway and interchange through the valley itself already begun. Click on the small '2' below to continue on..
Ken Williams > A spiral inside the recess of Dowth South chamber.
Ken Williams > A wide angle photo of the side recess in Dowth south, the large stone on the right is inscribed with spirals, circles and strange designs which are easily missed in the gloom.
Some of the designs on the large slab-like stone inside Dowth South recess.
Ken Williams > Some of the designs on the large slab-like stone inside Dowth South recess.
Some of the designs on the large slab-like stone inside Dowth South recess.
Photo by: Ken Williams · See photo in original gallery.
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