Winter Solstice 2020 – Knockroe Passage Tomb
December 19, 2020
Winter Solstice 2020 – Knockroe Passage Tomb We are broadcasting Live Streaming
The Lingaun River Valley forms part of the border between Kilkenny and Tipperary, with its source in the foothills of Slievenamon, it meanders through the townlands and villages of Grangemockler, Killamery, Knockroe, Tullahought, Ahenny, Kilmacoliver, Faugheen, and Kilkieran to enter the Suir River at Tybroughney just downstream from the Ormond Castle in Carrick on Suir.
A wealth of ancient and historic sites are scattered along this path. The region is extremely rural in nature and has a strong tradition of farming.
Winter Solstice 2020 – Knockroe Passage Tomb We are broadcasting Live Streaming
Footage from Winter Solstice 2019 on Knockroe Passage Tomb in Knockroe county Kilkenny.
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There are many varied interesting sites in the Lingaun Valley, some of Christian and pre-Christian occupancy in the valley, High Crosses and probable monastic settlements, the industrial heritage of the Slate Quarries and the architecture of Ahenny village with houses built for the workers who were originally mainly from Wales. Ogham Stones from the 9th century at Lamogue – with the oldest form of written old Irish language inscribed, Knockroe Passage Tomb constructed more than 5000 years ago with its unique alignment to the sunrise and the sunset on the day of the Winter Solstice each year.
This is part of a collection of interconnected Megalithic sites in the area, some of which are on private land.
Come and see for yourself how the Lingaun River flows though time, the enchantment and mysteries of Ireland’s historic and pre-historic past coupled with the beauty and tranquility of the present day countryside.
