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Autumn Equinox is just around the corner and where better to celebrate this magical time of year then Loughcrew.

Autumn Equinox officially falls on the morning of the 23rd September this year.

We will be running a number of events between the 23rd - 25th which are outlined below.

Please note some events need to be booked, details of how to do so is included.

Friday 23rd September

The autumnal equinox is on September 23rd. For us in the Northern Hemisphere, autumn arrives while south of the equator, spring begins. 5000 years ago, the builders of the monument known as Cairn T at Loughcrew aligned their tomb to sunrise at the equinoxes.

The Office of Public Works will have staff on site for dawn from 7.00am on September 22nd, 23rd and 24th (Thursday, Friday and Saturday).

Cairn T remains closed but all are welcome to visit the Cairns to celebrate the beginning of Autumn.

CELTIC MYTHS AND LEGENDS

The incredible Celtic Myths and Legends themed light show takes you through an immersive experience as you discover heroes, villains and everything in between. On top of being a jaw dropping visual spectacle, this year's show provides an educational outdoor display for all ages as they wander through the narratives, now brought to life through light, sculpture, music and projection.

It has been 2 years since we got to celebrate a Spring Equinox with you here at Loughcrew Megalithic Centre. We are very much looking forward to welcoming the sunrise on the 20th March. We have organised a number of events to take place over the weekend of the 18th - 20th March to mark the occasion.

See below for a list of events. Please note most events need to be booked, details of how to do so is included.

Friday 18th March

Climb Loughcrew T Cairns in association with "Climb with Charlie" , Charlie Bird is climbing Croagh Patrick in county Mayo on the same day and asking people around the country of Ireland to climb their local mountain on the same day in aid of Pieta House and Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.

More details.

Coming soon.....Wildlife Month at Loughcrew Estate and Gardens.

Loughcrew Estate and Gardens is an ideal place to spend some time in the great outdoors and this spring visitors will be able to enjoy "Wildlife Month" which starts during the February school mid-term break. It will run for the full week of the mid-term and then every weekend until St Patrick's Day.

Loughcrew's Enchanted Garden - Alice in Wonderland

Celebrate a world of electric light take on the fantastical tale of Alice in Wonderland in the enchanted Loughcrew Gardens

As the stretch in the evenings draws shorter and the air turns cooler, we welcome the oncoming turn of the season. In celebration of the Autumn Equinox we will be producing a live performance film, shot on location in the beautiful Co. Meath, at the historic site of the Loughcrew cairns and estate.