Friday 19th December 2025
Location: Knockroe, Co. Kilkenny (Check Google Maps)
Solstice Day Events
8.40am Morning Solstice at Knockroe
Dr Muiris Ó’Súilleabháin

-11.00 Guided Windgap Village Loop Walk (Meet at the Community Centre in Windgap)

-13.45 Guided Slatequarries Walk
(Meet at the Ormond Quarry)

-15.40 Evening Solstice at Knockroe
Dr Muiris Ó’Súilleabháin

Toilets available on site at The Coshel.
The 2026 Lingaun Valley Calendar’s are on sale for €10
The Solstice can also be viewed on the days immediately before and after the 21st of December.
Usual Refreshment Stops – will not be open. Tea & Coffee Walsh’s Shop Windgap. Pete’s in Kilmoganny until 1pm, Additional options in Callan, Carrick-on-Suir, and Piltown.

Organised by Lingaun Valley Tourism. Website: lingaunvalley.ie Facebook, X and Instagram. Contact info@lingaunvalley.ie
Supported by Kilkenny County Council.

Contact Information:
Organisers Website

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