Slane Castle has long been renowned as a concert venue that has drawn some of the biggest global names in music to this tiny County Meath village – think U2, Madonna and the Rolling Stones, to name just a few. But its new state-of-the-art whiskey distillery and visitor experiences are putting Slane on the map for different reasons now.
The castle has been the home of the Conyngham family since the 1700s, but the current occupant, Henry Mount Charles (now the 8th Marquess Conyngham), has done a wonderful job of opening up the castle to the public with the new distillery and seasonal food offerings.
There are casual food options for visitors and locals alike, including occasional food trucks, markets etc
Tours of the castle are available and last one hour. The castle is also a wedding venue and hosts an excellent Santa experience for children every year. All in all, it’s great to see this special estate playing an even bigger part in this small community, especially as there is a very strong emphasis on sustainability around all developments.
Additionally, Slane Food Circle members Carina and Alex Conyngham offer glamping and eco-tourism activities at the organic Rock Farm Slane (www.rockfarmslane.ie).
