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This weekend is equinox weekend at Loughcrew. I went at the Autumn equinox last September and was blessed with a perfect clear sunrise and got lots some lovely photos. I won't be heading myself but good luck to you if you do. Click Read More for further details about admission.

Oh and be aware that it is NOT possible to get a fry up at the Loughcrew Gardens Cafe, only a fairly expensive omellette/toast/cereal. I was very dissappointed..

UPDATE: There's an Irish Times article about the equinox at Loughcrew here.
The Office of Public Works will have staff in attendance at Cairn T, Loughcrew on the mornings of Saturday the 20th of March, Sunday the 21st March and Monday the 22nd March from 6.15am until 7.30am. 

Admission to the Chamber of Cairn T for the Equinox Illumination of the chamber is free of charge. 

As the chamber is quite small, only 5 or 6 people can be inside at a time. Visitors are requested to stay inside for only a few minutes so that everyone can get a chance to visit. 

Please note that it is very important that visitors dress warmly and are wearing stout shoes. The climb to the top of Carnbane East is very steep and can be slippery after rain or on frosty mornings. 

The Equinox occurs twice a year, the Spring Equinox in March and the Autumn Equinox in September. The Spring Equinox is an hour earlier because it occurs during our winter time. Visit the Coffee Shop at Loughcrew Gardensfor breakfast from 7.30am onwards. 
 


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