Slane Castle

Coordinates: 53°42′32″N 6°33′40″W / 53.709°N 6.561°W / 53.709; -6.561
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Slane Castle
Caisleán Bhaile Shláine
Slane, Ireland
Slane Castle seen from within its grounds
Site information
OwnerThe 9th Marquess Conyngham
Controlled bySlane Castle Ltd
Open to
the public		Yes
Location
Slane Castle is located in Ireland
Slane Castle
Slane Castle
Location in Ireland
Slane Castle is located in Europe
Slane Castle
Slane Castle
Location in Europe
Coordinates53°42′32″N 6°33′40″W / 53.709°N 6.561°W / 53.709; -6.561
Site history
Built1780s
In useInhabited
EventsSlane Festival

Slane Castle (

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.[1][2]

It holds the

Madonna's attention".[3] Its sloping lawns form a natural amphitheatre.[4]

History

The former main gate into Slane Castle

On the eastward side of the castle

Our Lady's
Well.

Prior to the

War of the Grand Alliance, and thus after the Williamite victory, their property was chosen for confiscation. Christopher, 17th Baron Slane (1669 – 14 July 1726; created The 1st Viscount Longford by Queen Anne
in 1713), was the last Fleming Lord of Slane.

Overlooking the

William Burton Conyngham, together with his nephew The 1st Marquess Conyngham. The reconstruction dates back to 1785 and is principally the work of James Gandon, James Wyatt and Francis Johnston. Francis Johnston
was also the architect responsible for the gothic gates on the Mill Hill, located to the east of the castle.

The Conynghams are originally a

estate in West Donegal, especially in The Rosses
district.

The association between the

ancestral seat south from County Donegal in west Ulster
to Slane.

The present owner of the castle is Alexander Conyngham, the 9th Marquess Conyngham[7] - the eldest son of Lord Conyngham is Rory, Earl of Mount Charles.

In 1984, Irish band U2 took up residence at the castle to write and record their album The Unforgettable Fire.

In 1991, a fire in the castle caused extensive damage to the building and completely gutted the eastern section facing the River Boyne. The castle reopened in 2001 after the completion of a ten-year restoration programme. In 2003, a cannon associated with the castle was found in the nearby River Boyne.[8]

Concerts at Slane

Main article: Slane Festival

Since 1981, the grounds of Slane Castle have been used to host rock concerts. The

The 8th Marquess Conyngham
), the owner of the castle.

Performers who have headlined Slane concerts since 1981 include

Kings Of Leon headlined the 30th anniversary event at Slane Castle.[10]
Harry Styles performed on the 10th of June 2023.

U2 Go Home: Live From Slane Castle, which was released in 2003. They also recorded their 1984 album, The Unforgettable Fire, there while taking up residence for a time. Parts of Madonna's documentary-film I'm Going to Tell You a Secret were filmed at Slane Castle in 2004. Bon Jovi
performed at Slane Castle in June 2013.

References

  1. ^ "Slane Whiskey - A tale of two families". IrishCentral.com. 6 February 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  2. ^ Meagher, John (13 June 2009). "Why the new Lord of Slane is a chip off the old rocker - Independent.ie". The Irish Independent. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  3. ^ Rainy days & festivals Independent.ie, 10 July 2004
  4. ^ U2 and Slane Castle gear up for 20-year reunion RTÉ News, 24 August 2001
  5. Cath Maige Tuireadh. Elizabeth A. Gray (trans.)
  6. ^ "TV Mountcharles". www.welovedonegal.com. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  7. Irish Constitution makes two points 1° Titles of nobility shall not be conferred by the State. 2° No title of nobility or of honour may be accepted by any citizen except with the prior approval of the Government. Hereditary titles are incorporeal hereditaments, therefore do not need permission from the state and although are not recognised officially by the Irish state they are accepted in society as courtesy titles. "40.2" (PDF), Constitution of Ireland, Dublin: Stationery Office, archived from the original
    (PDF) on 15 April 2005
  8. ^ Slane Cannon find Newsfile; Retrieved 31 May 2011
  9. ^ A history of Slane Castle Concerts since 1981 Slane Castle
  10. ^ Up to 80,000 descend on Slane Irish Times, 28 May 2011
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