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.
Slane Castle, set in the middle of a 1,500 acre estate in the heart of the Boyne Valley, County Meath, is approximately thirty-five minutes from Dublin Airport and is the perfect venue to host your family, friends, wedding, gala dinner, conference or corporate function. We also have our Food Truck on the castle grounds, offering hot drinks and hot food & sweets.
Slane Castle hosts many high profile events, from its famous Summer Concerts with a capacity of 80,000 people, to intimate events inside the Castle. With the backdrop of the River Boyne and the surrounding parkland of the Estate, it is the perfect venue to accommodate a wide range of events in unique surroundings.
Slane Castle provides peace, privacy and security for residential and day conferences, meetings, corporate hospitality and banqueting, to meet all budgets. From stunning weddings, large or small, in the Castle’s Reception Rooms, including the Gothic Revival Ballroom created for King George IV, to outdoor activities and team building, Slane Castle’s experienced hospitality and events team will tailor your event to your individual needs in a unique environment.
The Courtyard at Slane Castle
The Silver Fox Food Truck has relocated to its winter burrow in the Castle Courtyard. It is open on Sundays with a new, warming, seasonal menu. It’s still fun, funky and seriously satisfying after a winter walk. Bar drinks are available from the hatch as well as covered and heated seating.
Opening Hours: Every Sunday 10am - 6pm
Stay at Rock Farm Slane
Experience Daily Life on an Organic Farm on the Historic Slane Castle Estate, Rock Farm is a 90 acre organic farm situated on the Slane Castle Estate.
Rock Farm Slane
Founded by Alex and Carina Conyngham (Earl and Countess of Mount Charles), Rock Farm is a 90 acre organic farm situated on the Slane Castle estate along the banks of the River Boyne just opposite the Castle and Distillery.
As the eldest son of Henry, 8th Marquess Conyngham, Alex grew up on the estate which has been in the Conyngham family since 1703. With such a long connection to this land, both Alex and Carina are passionate farmers and have become pioneers of ecotourism in Ireland.
The Location
The historic Slane estate village is located in County Meath at the heart of the Boyne Valley which is appropriately named after the Celtic goddess Boann who symbolises water, fertility and inspiration.
Early Stone Age farmers settled in this area and built the burial tombs at Brú Na Boinne six thousand years ago, thanks to the lush, fertile soil sitting on limestone bedrock that they knew would yield nurturing and flavoursome food of the highest quality.
Walking Trail
Stroll past mature woodlands where birds add their song to the sound that the estate is most famous for, the Slane Festival. International rock legends have entertained millions of fans against the backdrop of Slane Castle since 1981. Follow in their footsteps on the Concert Field Walk which starts at the entrance to the Castle courtyard.
Following the excellent feedback on our new walking trail which we opened in Aug this year, we are working on some additional walking trail options. As a result, we have ongoing forestry work taking place on the grounds.
Slane Castle Tours
We provide guided historical tours throughout the Castle which will give you an opportunity to learn about the Conyngham Family, the history of the building and all about the concerts that have been held at the venue over the years. Our tour duration is 45mins.
Discover Slane Irish Whiskey
Now Open
We are now open Friday through Sunday from 12 Noon to 6pm. We are offering tours, cocktails at the Stalls Bar with reservations, and the gift shop is now open. In order to keep producing our Slane Irish Whiskey, we must keep our workers safe. To do so, we require that you wear a face-covering in public indoor spaces, keep at least 2 metres away from people you do not live with, and wash your hands properly and often with soap and water or alcohol hand sanitiser.
A Magical Castle Wedding Day
Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding! We are delighted that you are taking the time to explore the options that Slane Castle has to offer for your special day.
There are a number of compelling reasons for choosing Slane Castle as your wedding venue. Slane Castle operates under a one day exclusive rental policy, which means you and your family can avail of the entire castle for your Wedding Reception and also your Wedding Ceremony.
Complete Service
Slane Castle offers a complete coordination service for your business conference or banquet. Our comprehensive advisory service takes the stress and hassle out of planning events. We offer in-house exclusive catering and also organize themed evening events.
