Solstice celebrations at Hill of Tara

Updated: 21:56, Tuesday, 21 June 2005

Celebrations to mark the summer solstice took place today at the Hill of Tara in Co Meath.

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Nine News: Richard Dowling, North-East Correspondent, attends the summer solstice celebrations in Co Meath
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Six One News: Richard Dowling, North-East Correspondent, reports on ceremonies at the Hill of Tara in Co Meath marking the summer solstice
Six One News: Richard Dowling, North-East Correspondent, reports on ceremonies at the Hill of Tara in Co Meath marking the summer solstice

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Celebrations to mark the summer solstice took place today at the Hill of Tara in Co Meath.

The celebrations climaxed this evening with a torch-lit procession.

Druids from Ireland and further afield visited the ancient site to mark the longest day of the year.

The Save Tara/Skryne Valley Group, which opposes the planned route of the M3 motorway, asked visitors to pay a silent visit to the nearest archaeological excavation site to register their protest at the decision to allow this activity to begin.

  • Morning Ireland: Richard Dowling, North East Correspondent, reports from the Hill of Tara in Co Meath

    Morning Ireland

    21 June 2005

    Richard Dowling, North East Correspondent, reports from the Hill of Tara in Co Meath

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