To be privately owned
CastleSlane
Slane Castle
Slane Castle, near the Irish small town of Slane in County Meath, is known for its Neo-Gothic architecture and as a venue for large rock concerts.
History+
The castle's current appearance, dating back to 1785, was developed under the patronage of William Burton Conyngham and his nephew. Architects such as James Gandon, James Wyatt, and Francis Johnston played a role in this reconstruction; Thomas Hopper designed the Gothic ballroom. A fire in 1991 severely damaged the eastern, river-facing part of the complex. The restoration required a ten-year renovation program, meaning Slane Castle has only been fully accessible again since 2001. The castle is the ancestral seat of the Earls of Mountcharles and is currently owned by Lord Henry Mountcharles.
On site+
Slane Castle is privately owned and has been accessible to visitors again since 2001. The grounds also serve annually in August as the backdrop for the Slane Concert, a rock concert that can host up to 100,000 spectators in a natural amphitheater.
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