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Slane
Slane The early name of this beautiful little town was `Ferta Fear Fiac` meaning `the Graves of the Men of Fiac` It appears to have taken its modern name from Slanus, a King of the legendary Fir Bolg, who is believed to be buried on the Hill of Slane.
There is no better place than the Hill of Slane. to contemplate our origins in Paganism through the birth and establishment of Christianity. It was here that St. Patrick lit the first paschal fire in Ireland, symbolizing the triumph of Christianity over Paganism. Slane is one of the access points to the 5000 year old Newgrange, Ireland's most important archaeological site.
Slane's unique feature is the octagon created by the group of Georgian houses which face each other diagonally across the intersection of the Dublin - Derry and Drogheda - Navan roads.
The square grey limestone buildings with slated roofs are a feature of this 18th century estate village. Some buildings have attractive oriel windows, stone steps, archways, wrought iron railings and period shop fronts.
In Slane and its environs you will find an increasing number of specialist food producers, small restaurants and craft workshops-modern gems among the ancient treasures of County Meath.
Slane Castle
Indeed, it has become famed worldwide as the original Rock ‘n Roll castle with a very colorful past – it’s infamous nightclub became a regular haunt for rock stars including Mick Jagger, Bono et al leaving no doubt that if the walls of Slane Castle could talk, they would regale some very interesting tales.
Acts featured in the amphitheatre over the years include U2, REM, OASIS, NEIL YOUNG, DAVID BOWIE, QUEEN, BOB DYLAN, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and THE ROLLING STONES.
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