Built for the Conyngham family from 1785 in Gothic Revival style overlooking the River Boyne, Slane Castle is internationally known as the venue for major rock concerts (U2, Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen). It also houses the Slane Distillery, and visitors can tour the state rooms and grounds.
Visiting Slane Castle
Yes, tours, distillery visitor centre, private events venue
"Built for the Conyngham family from 1785 in Gothic Revival style overlooking the River Boyne, Slane Castle is internationally known as the venue for major rock concerts (U2, Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen)."
Where to stay nearby
The closest castle hotel is Bellingham Castle, 23.68 km away in Castlebellingham — Built around 1660 by Sir Henry Bellingham, ancestral home of the Bellingham family until the 1950s; converted into a hotel from the late 1950s onward.
Nearest castle hotel · 23.68 km
Bellingham Castle
Castlebellingham, Co. Louth · 4-star
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