Slane Castle, Slane

Name: Slane Castle
Address: Slane, Ireland
Telephone: +353 41 988 4477

#1 among attractions in Slane

Top attraction, Event space, Forts and castles, Gothic Revival architecture

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Slane Castle is located in the village of Slane, within the Boyne Valley of County Meath, Ireland. The castle has been the family seat of the Conyngham family since it was built in the late 18th century, on land first purchased in 1703 by Brig.-Gen. Henry Conyngham. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1780 (244 years ago)Coordinates: 53°42'34"N, 6°33'41"W

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Slane Ireland

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Slane Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth, Mellifont Abbey.

3.6 miE
Neolithic monuments and visitor centre
Newgrange, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
94 min walk • Nestled in the lush green landscape of Donore, County Meath, Ireland, the ancient monument of Newgrange stands as a testament to a civilization long gone but not forgotten. This prehistoric site, part of the larger Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park, is a marvel of...
2.9 miE
Neolithic site with tombs and rock art
Knowth, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
75 min walk • Knowth is a Neolithic passage grave and an ancient monument of the World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne located 8.4 km west of Drogheda in Ireland's valley of the River Boyne. It is the largest passage grave of the Brú na Bóinne complex. It consists of a large mound and 17 smaller satellite tombs.
4.5 miE
Prehistoric site
Dowth, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
116 min walk • Dowth is a Neolithic passage tomb located in the Boyne Valley, County Meath, Ireland. It is one of the three principal tombs of the Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site – a landscape of prehistoric monuments including the large passage-tombs of Dowth, Newgrange and Knowth.
4.5 miNE
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Mellifont Abbey, Drogheda
115 min walk • Nestled in the serene countryside near Drogheda, Ireland, the ancient ruins of Mellifont Abbey whisper tales of bygone monastic life. Founded in 1142 by Saint Malachy of Armagh, Mellifont Abbey holds the distinction of being the first Cistercian monastery in Ireland...
4.7 miE
Tourist information, Museum, History museum
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, Balbriggan
120 min walk • The Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre is the starting point for all visits to the monuments of the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Brú na Bóinne, notably the passage graves of Newgrange and Knowth. It is located eight kilometers west of Drogheda in County Meath, Ireland.
6.4 miSW
Church
St Mary's Church, Navan
164 min walk • St. Mary's Church in Navan, County Meath is one of two churches that make up the modern-day Parish of Navan in the Diocese of Meath. It was opened in 1839.
6.4 miSW
Monuments and statues
The Bull of Navan, Navan
162 min walk • The Bull of Navan is a prominent stone sculpture in the town of Navan, in County Meath, Ireland. The statue was sculpted by Galway sculptor Colin Grehan and depicts a large bull being restrained by two men. The image of the bull has historic significance for the town of Navan, where many livestock fairs were held.
6.2 miSW
Forts and castles
Athlumney Castle, Navan
158 min walk • Athlumney Castle is a tower house and fortified house and a National Monument in Navan, Ireland.
3.7 miE
Archaeological site
Newgrange cursus, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
96 min walk • The Newgrange cursus is an Neolithic monument used as a ceremonial procession route within the Brú na Bóinne complex. The ancient trackway is 100m long and 20m wide. It is located at Newgrange, in County Meath, Ireland.
3.9 miSW
Forts and castles
Dunmoe Castle
101 min walk • Dunmoe Castle is a castle and National Monument located near Navan, Ireland.
4.6 miE
Memorial
Townleyhall passage grave, Monknewton
117 min walk • Townleyhall passage grave is a chamber tomb located around 2 km north of Dowth tomb. It is part of the megalithic complex of Brú na Bóinne in County Louth, Ireland. It is located outside the World Heritage Site core area but inside the buffer zone.