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- White stones on Newgrange exterior probably came from the mountains of Wicklow, the county in which my father's family tree took root, in Glendalough.
- Newgrange rises from the lush landscape of the Boyne River Valley. The river meant life to the ancient people.
- Archeologists reconstructed Newgrange as it may have stood 5,000 years ago. Overgrown, the site was discovered by workers seeking stones for a road.
- Newgrange was built to allow sunlight on winter solstice to pass through a passage tomb. Access to this 5,000-year-old World Heritage site is strictly limited.
- Newgrange include additional stonework in the turf. From this elevated site, we could see the Hill of Tara.
- Visiting Newgrange on my birthday last summer was a dream-come-true.
- From Newgrange, other ancient structures are visible. Ireland's gorgeous island is studded with fascinating, ancient ruins.
- Newgrange includes beautiful, mysterious carvings. Our Irish guide left their meaning open to the interpretation of every individual visitor to Newgrange.
- Joel and I beam after the mysterious depths of Newgrange, and a 5,000-year-old winter solstice ritual. We left scratching our heads in wonder.
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White stones on Newgrange exterior probably came from the mountains of Wicklow, the county in which my father's family tree took root, in Glendalough. Credit: Photos by Colleen Smith for Friday Jones Publishing
