1 Baltray Standing Stones, Co. Meath, a few minutes before sunrise.

2 Just before sunrise @ approx 8.35am

3 The sun breaks the cloud bank off the Irish coast @ approx 8.40am, Rockabill Island is to the right on the horizon.

4 The sun rises from the cloud bank at approx 8.42am

5 Daybreak, Winter Solstice 2004 @ Baltray Standing Stones.

6. The last few rays of sun leaving the passage of Newgrange (seen from inside the chamber). Click here to see more photos of Newgrange

7. Newgrange seen from outside, the light from the roofbox above the door still clings to the side of the passage. Click here to see more photos of Newgrange

Carvings inside Dowth passage tomb Click here to see more photos of Dowth

Carvings inside Loughcrew Cairn T Click here to see more photos of Loughcrew

Carvings inside Newgrange's left Chamber Click here to see more photos of Newgrange