Newgrange is a World heritage site, which is about 30 minutes away from Drogheda. People say that it's a must see for the local area.
Before visiting, I did not research it. It's easy to research everything nowadays, but that spoils all the fun. I wanted to be surprised and excited about one of my first main attractions in Ireland.
When we arrived they had a mini museum with all kinds of interesting facts. We were picked up about ten minutes later by a friendly older woman named Gertrude.
http://www.worldheritageireland.ie/bru-na-boinne/built-heritage/newgrange/
She took us inside here with the opening being in the middle. It was dark, but the rocks all piled up on top of one another were visible. The whole structure was made by hand from rocks with only a small area on the top with light shining through. It was a way of life that was revolved around the solar system. Astrology also had a large influence with the reading of the sun, moon, and stars. Over thousands of years, Newgrange stands tall on the hill with another similar structure on the hill across.
Gertrude, like many Irish tour guides, told the story so well. Her words left me with intrigue and wonder. With such an appreciation for the sun, moon, and stars- it's beautiful to communicate through solely these elements. It's amazing the principles of mathematics and geometry that was created and studied. The way they inscribed different messages inside the stones with people still deciphering these messages, codes, and language today.
This was quite the tour. You can never judge a book by its cover. This may not look like much from a distance, but the learning experience and wonderous feeling is worth it.
Specific information is on the WHI link.
It's highly interesting to read about.
http://www.worldheritageireland.ie/bru-na-boinne/built-heritage/newgrange/
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