Slane

GUIDED FARM TOURS 

We will be re-starting the Farm Tours and Shop with market stalls on Thursday 28th March.

Tours will be at 11am and 2pm and bookable online and the shop/market will be open between 11am and 2pm.

The Tours give a fascinating insight into this pioneering 90-acre organic farm and ecotourism destination on the historic Slane Castle Estate.

Rock returns to Slane Castle on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September with two outstanding tribute bands venerating iconic acts from past gigs at the Boyne Valley venue. The Castle Courtyard is the venue and a variety of ticket types are on offer – day, weekend and VIP overnight packages. It’s like a festival in miniature complete with wood fire barbeque featuring the best of local produce, Slane Whiskey Cocktails and of course an ice cream van. 

A live acoustic Irish music event featuring traditional musicians. This is always a very popular event with top quality performers.

The event takes place in the Castle Ballroom which is renowned for perfect acoustics.

Jennifer Leahy is a harpist from Kells, County Meath. She began learning the harp at the age of six with Dearbhail Finnegan and has since gone on to study with Gráinne Hambly at Maynooth University.

Treat yourself and someone you love to an elegant Afternoon Tea at Slane Castle.

Reservations available from 12 noon to 2pm. The cost is €45 per person.

Book online at www.slanecastle.ie/visit/dine/afternoon-tea/.
 

Treat your mother like a queen for Mother’s Day
How do you make your mum feel like a queen? The answer is easy - take her to Slane Castle for a right royal celebration. Choose from a special Afternoon Tea for Mums on Saturday 18th March or  Mother’s Day Lunch on the big day itself, Sunday 19th March. 

Slane Castle has announced a superb new option for Sunday lunch on the last Sunday of every month. It’s Seasonal Sundays at Slane Castle taking place in the classic Gandon Room. Seasonal Sundays is a delicious two course seasonal buffet lunch followed by a storytelling session. It’s all about local flavours – the menu is based around seasonal ingredients sourced nearby and at Rock Farm, their own organic farm, while the after lunch tales will also have a decidedly local resonance too. 

Carols by Candlelight in Slane Castle – how Christmassy can it get?

Join Local Vocals choir from Ardee for this gorgeous evening in aid of The Rett Syndrome Association of Ireland. Carols by Candlelight takes place on Wednesday 21st December at 7pm and tickets cost €15, all of which goes to the charity. Booking is on Eventbrite and is essential as availability is limited.

Everyone loves a good Christmas market and Slane Castle’s festive fair runs on the two weekends leading up to Christmas; 10-11th and 17-18th December from 11am to 4pm. The great hall and George IV Ballroom will be full of seasonal stalls selling all manner of gifts, arts and crafts. Outside in the Castle Courtyard visitors will be spoilt for choice with mulled wine, cider, Baileys Hot Chocolate and Christmas Slane Whiskey cocktails as well as mince pies and seasonal favourites. 

Kickstart your Christmas celebrations in the magical atmosphere of Slane Castle Estate on the last Sunday in November (Sunday 27th November). A walk in the woods, brunch at Browne’s Bar and a Castle or Distillery Tour will fill the day nicely before the traditional Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the Christmassy Castle Courtyard.

The Estate gates open at 10am and entry and parking are free of charge. Here’s a suggested itinerary for your Christmas at the Castle day.