38 lucky winners will get to access Newgrange Chamber for Winter Solstice experience

The annual draw to select 38 winners who will have the opportunity to access the Newgrange Chamber over the winter solstice period took place at the Brú na Boinne Visitor Centre at Newgrange yesterday.

This year, a number of entries were received from Ireland and locations around the globe, with winners hailing from as far as Austria, Canada, France, Poland, Portugal, Spain and USA.

The winners, along with a guest, will have access to the Chamber on one of the days between 19 and 23 December 2024.

The Chairman of the OPW, John Conlon, expressed his gratitude to the children of Donore, Knockcommon, and Slane National Schools for their involvement in drawing the lucky winners.

He stated that “the lottery draw brings great excitement as each winner and their location is announced. The Winter Solstice at Newgrange is a unique event that attracts visitors from around the globe, as evidenced by the diverse locations of this year's winners. I have no doubt that each winner will be delighted with their good fortune and will truly appreciate this unique event."