About Slane
Slane is a historic village in north County Meath, set around the River Boyne and the prominent Hill of Slane, roughly midway between Navan and Drogheda. Its stone-built village centre, four-sided crossroads and elevated rural setting give it a distinctive character, combining a close-knit community with an attractive countryside lifestyle. Slane Castle and the Hill of Slane are the area’s best-known landmarks, while the Boyne Valley landscape provides abundant opportunities for walking, cycling and exploring heritage sites. Families are served by local primary education, with secondary schools and broader shopping, healthcare and employment services available in nearby Navan and Drogheda. The village has everyday conveniences including a supermarket, cafés, pubs, restaurants and local services, though residents often travel to larger towns for extensive retail or leisure choice. Road connections are particularly important, with the N51 linking Slane towards Navan and Drogheda and the N2 accessible to the east; Dublin commuting is generally car-based. Local life is supported by GAA, soccer and community organisations, with Slane’s cultural profile strengthened by its castle concerts and long association with music and heritage tourism.
Property Market in Slane
Based on 22 properties for sale in Slane
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What’s in Slane
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Slane and surrounding rural communities.
Post-primary school providing secondary education within the local area.
Established boys’ secondary school approximately twenty kilometres southwest in Navan.
Girls’ secondary school offering broad post-primary education in nearby Navan.
Mixed post-primary option serving wider north Meath communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Primary regional road connecting Slane with Navan, Drogheda and surrounding villages.
Major north-south route accessible east of Slane towards Ashbourne and Monaghan.
Regional buses link Slane with Navan, Drogheda and other nearby destinations.
Nearest mainline station, offering Dublin and northern rail connections from nearby Drogheda.
Accessible major airport generally reached by road via the M1 corridor.
Amenities
Compact centre with convenience shopping, local services, cafés and hospitality venues.
Historic Boyne Valley estate known for concerts, tours, gardens and whiskey experiences.
Historic hilltop site offering expansive views and a memorable rural walking setting.
Village hotel providing dining, drinks and accommodation beside Slane’s central crossroads.
Traditional village pub and restaurant with food, drinks and overnight accommodation.
Local library service supporting reading, information access and community activities.
Village-based pharmacy and primary care services, with larger provision in Navan and Drogheda.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club providing football, hurling and underage activities.
Local soccer club with teams and football activities for different age groups.
Whiskey producer and visitor attraction operating within the historic castle estate.
Local community organisation supporting village initiatives, events and area development.
Local-area walking programme showcasing heritage, countryside and Boyne Valley landscapes.
Properties For Sale near Slane
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