Publications

The Sceilg Mhichíl Action Plan, 2008-2018 details the objectives and actions to be completed and gives the position as of January 2015.

The Sceilg Mhichíl works report for the 2014 season details work undertaken on the damaged north steps, lower lighthouse road and emergency works to the NE corner of the retaining wall at cross cove, among other projects.

The Sceilg Mhichíl Bird census carried out in June 2014 by the National Parks and Wildlife Service records breeding seabird count details by species.

Brú na Bóinne Visitor centre gets many inquiries from students on Tourism and related topics.

This is a copy of the sign in the exhibition room at Knowth showing a cross-section of the mound and its passages & chambers.

This is a copy of the sign in the exhibition room at Knowth showing some of the most spectacular examples of Neolithic Art found at the site.

This is a copy of the exhibition on the O’Kelly’s work at Newgrange between 1962 and 1975.

This is a copy of the sign at Newgrange showing the site during the early Bronze Age (2500BC), when a large wooden enclosure was constructed beside the mound which was no longer in use.

This is a copy of the sign at Newgrange showing the site during the early Bronze Age (2500BC), when a large wooden enclosure was constructed beside the mound which was no longer in use.

This is a copy of the sign at Knowth showing the great mound during the early Christian era (450AD) as Knowth was transformed into a massive defended site, where two huge ditches were dug, one at the base of the mound, the other near the top.

This is a copy of the sign at Newgrange showing a cross-section of the passage and chamber at Newgrange being illuminated by the rising sun on the Winter Solstice.

This Educational Pack was designed by the Guides at Brú na Bóinne to assist teachers and students working for the Leaving Cert. It may also be useful for Primary school teachers and students.