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"If lucky, those in the Cairn may witness the sunlight snaking its way through the lightbox up the ancient path to penetrate the centre of this stunning architectural monument to a magnificent feat of nature."

Marking the Winter Solstice's shortest day and longest night

Winter Solstice / 16 Dec 19

A Frost Piece by James Arthur O'Connor. Image: National Gallery of Ireland

What was Christmas like in rural Ireland back in the day?

Christmas traditions / 16 Dec 19

"The 'Michaelmas goose' is traditionally roasted and eaten on that day"

Geese, daisies and debts: Michaelmas customs in Ireland of old

History / 27 Sep 19

Some things never change: Christmas on Henry Street in Dublin in 1970

The roots of Christmas traditions in Ireland

Traditions / 20 Dec 17

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