Slane Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Newgrange
Visit a vast burial mound that was built around 3200 B.C., and has an internal chamber that’s illuminated by the winter solstice.
Slane Castle
Just half an hour outside of Dublin and set in the midst of a 1,500 acre estate in the Boyne Valley is the beautiful Slane Castle. The castle has been the home of the Conyngham family since the 18th Century, with the major castle reconstruction work taking place in 1785 carried out by James Gandon and James Wyatt.
Knowth
Find out about the history of Slane when you take a trip to Knowth. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Hill of Slane
Find out about the history of Slane with a stop at Hill of Slane. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Brú na Bóinne
Explore the great outdoors at Brú na Bóinne, a lovely green space in Slane. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Mellifont Abbey
Find out about the history of Slane when you take a trip to Mellifont Abbey. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.