Slane Castle

Slane Castle is a country house and estate located near the village of Slane in County Meath, Ireland, notable for its house, landscaped grounds and large open-air concert site. The castle serves as the family seat of the Conyngham family and forms a visible landmark on the River Boyne valley.

The estate’s public profile is tied to large outdoor concerts held on the demesne, which have attracted international acts and tens of thousands of spectators when staged. The house and some parts of the grounds also operate as visitor attractions with guided tours offered at certain times of year.

Originally constructed as a residence in the late 18th century, the property has been adapted over generations and remains a privately owned family estate while combining residential, commercial and public event uses. The grounds have been used for farming, events and limited commercial activities in addition to being maintained as a historic landscape.

Slane Castle sits on the north bank of the River Boyne, roughly midway between Dublin and Drogheda, and is reachable from the nearby village of Slane and regional road links.

• Concert venue: Has hosted major outdoor rock concerts on the estate since the early 1980s, establishing the site as a notable live-music venue in Ireland.

What to See #

• Slane Castle house: The 18th-century country house and principal residence on the demesne, showing period architecture and private rooms that are occasionally opened for tours.
• Concert field (the demesne): A large open field on the estate used for high-profile outdoor concerts since the early 1980s, with capacity for tens of thousands of attendees when configured for shows.