Slane Castle
Wedding Venue
Slane Castle
Slane
County Meath
Ireland
tel:- +353 41 982 0643
fax:- +353 41 982 0642
web address:- www.slanecastle.ie/
e-mail:- enquiries@slanecastle.ie
Slane Castle :-
Venue type - Historic Building
Venue type: Exclusive Rental Property
Number of function rooms available for weddings: We hold 11 wedding per day and have 2 function rooms
Function room names and capacities:
King George IV Ballroom - Max Capacity - 110 guests
Burton Hall - Max Capacity 240 guests
Guests rooms available: 10 Bedrooms in the Castle
Honeymoon suite available: Yes, included in rental charge
Garden suitable for marquees: Yes if required
Local accommodation: We have a list of local hotels and B&B's that can accommodate over flow of guests.
Choice of wedding breakfast menus - Yes
Alcohol License - Yes
Toastmaster Available - Yes
Entertainment Available - Yes
Dedicated wedding planner available - Yes
Licensed for Civil Ceremonies - Yes
Dance Floor - Yes
Evening Reception Facilities - Yes
Car Parking Facilities - Yes
Entertainment is available: We have a list of recommended band, but our wedding planner will assist all clients to source the ideal band and entertainment
Wedding services provided: A full wedding planning service is included in the rental of the Castle. Gardens or outside locations suitable for wedding photography...: Yes, Slane Castle is set on 1500 acres and has ample areas for photographs.
Suitable locations inside the venue for wedding photography...: Yes, the Gothic revival Ballroom is the most popular spot within the Castle, however there are many other stunning areas suitable for photographs.
Venue special features: Exclusive hire of an eighteenth century Castle
Full wedding planner assigned to each couple
Stunning internal features within the Castle
Slane Castle hosts many high profile events, from its famous Summer Concerts with a capacity of 80,000 people, to intimate events inside the Castle. With the backdrop of the River Boyne and the surrounding parkland of the Estate, it is the perfect venue to accommodate a wide range of events in unique surroundings. Slane Castle provides peace, privacy and security for residential and day conferences, meetings, corporate hospitality and banqueting, to meet all budgets. From stunning weddings, large or small, in the Castle's Reception Rooms, including the Gothic Revival Ballroom created for King George IV, to outdoor activities and team building, Slane Castle's experienced hospitality and events team will tailor your event to your individual needs in a unique environment.
Venue History: A Brief History by Henry, Eighth Marquess Conyngham
Slane Castle in Ireland has been my family's home since 1701. Slane is steeped in history and with the river Boyne flowing below the Castle, it has a mystical quality. The Hill of Slane, which overlooks the Castle, is where St. Patrick lit his paschal fire, following which he was summoned by the High King to Tara, and Ireland was subsequently converted to Christianity. Nearby is Newgrange, one of the earliest and most significant and dramatic structures in Western Europe. The historic Battle of the Boyne was fought just downriver. My family fought on both sides.
The Castle itself is one of the most exciting historic buildings on the island and displays the collective talents of some of Ireland and England's most distinguished architects. The parklands were laid out by the distinguished landscape architect, Capability Brown.
The Castle was also a settling for a famous historical romance between King George IV of England and my great, great, great, great grandmother, Elizabeth, the first Marchioness Conyngham. The King stayed in the Castle in 1821 and it is believed that the reason the road from Dublin to Slane is one of the straightest roads in Ireland is because it was so designed to speed him on his journey. He dined in the spectacular Gothic Revival Ballroom and the bedroom he slept in is known as the King's Room to this day.
In the last quarter of a century, music has become central to the tradition of Slane. For years it has played host to the Festival in Great Irish Houses, but it is for the fabulous open air Rock Concerts in the great natural amphitheatre below the Castle that it has become internationally renowned. Act such as U2, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Guns 'N Roses, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, David Bowie, Queen and Rem have performed in Slane. U2, uniquely, have performed three times at the venue - playing support to the renowned Irish band, Thin Lizzy, who headlined Slane with their charismatic singer, Phil Lynott at the first show in 1981.
In 1984 the band lived in the Castle while they were recording THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE. The Drawing Room was converted into a recording studio and one of the videos for PRIDE was filmed in the unique Gothic Revival Ballroom which was created for George IV's State Visit in 1821. It was all part of the special musical journey of the Castle.
In 1991 tragedy struck. A real Unforgettable Fire took place. A third of the building was destroyed and the rest of the Castle was severely damaged. It took a decade to painstakingly restore it and it has now returned to its former glory and it is a thriving venue for weddings, business conferences and other gatherings.
I hope that soon you get to experience some of the magic, mysticism and romance that is part of the rich tapestry that envelopes Slane Castle.
Neo-Gothic Ballroom Ceiling
Situated in the stunningly beautiful Boyne valley overlooking the River Boyne just a few miles upstream from the side of the famous Battle of the Boyne, Slane Castle in its existing form was reconstructed under the direction of William Burton Conyngham, together with his nephew the first Marquess Conyngham. The reconstruction dates back to 1785 and is principally the work of: James Gandon, James Wyatt and Francis Johnston. Francis Johnston, one of Ireland's most distinguished architects, is responsible for the dramatic gothic gates on the Mill Hill.
The Conyngham's are originally a noble Scottish family, and settled in Ireland in 1611 in Co. Donegal. There has been an active association between the Conynghams and the Slane Estate dating back over 300 years, ever since the property was purchased by the family following the Williamite Confiscations in 1701.
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