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Newgrange is a prehistoric monument in County Meath. It was built during the Neolithic period around 3200 BC making it older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids. The site consists of a large circular mound with a stone passageway and interior chambers. The passage to the interior chamber it is aligned to face the rising sun and its light floods the chamber ONLY for a few days each side of dawn on the winter solstice.
Grazing sheep unaware they graze next to Newgrange, one of the oldest prehistoric monuments in Ireland. #green
Newgrange is a passage tomb built in the Stone Age, located about an hour from Dublin. You can take a guided tour inside, and stand under the 5,000 year old (unreinforced) rock dome. #green
Stay in a historic Manor House ! A Grand Retreat near Dublin&Newgrange.

Stay in a historic Manor House ! A Grand Retreat near Dublin&Newgrange.

co meath Meath
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Slane. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and a garden. Popular attractions Knowth and Newgrange are located ...
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We had such a a lovely stay at your manor house. It is a beautiful home. We were able to go to Newgrange and Knowth and into the village Slane for breakfast and dinner. We would definitely love to come and stay longer

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Stay in a historic Manor House ! A Grand Retreat near Dublin&Newgrange.
Live like royalty, a once in a lifetime stay at Slane Castle!

Live like royalty, a once in a lifetime stay at Slane Castle!

Slane Meath
Stay at this castle in Slane. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Slane Castle and Slane Distillery are located nearby.
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Live like royalty, a once in a lifetime stay at Slane Castle!
Linden House, Slane, Co Meath

Linden House, Slane, Co Meath

Slane Meath
Stay at this vacation home in Slane. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Francis Ledwidge Museum and Hill ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Linden House was everything we expected and more. It’s the kind of property that instantly feels like home with every attention to detail thought out and kind and friendly hosts. We truly enjoyed our stay!

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Linden House, Slane, Co Meath
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Linden House, Slane, Co Meath

Linden House, Slane, Co Meath

Slane Meath
Stay at this vacation home in Slane. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Francis Ledwidge Museum and Hill ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Linden House was everything we expected and more. It’s the kind of property that instantly feels like home with every attention to detail thought out and kind and friendly hosts. We truly enjoyed our stay!

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Linden House, Slane, Co Meath
Stay in a historic Manor House ! A Grand Retreat near Dublin&Newgrange.

Stay in a historic Manor House ! A Grand Retreat near Dublin&Newgrange.

co meath Meath
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Slane. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and a garden. Popular attractions Knowth and Newgrange are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
Rossnaree house
We had such a a lovely stay at your manor house. It is a beautiful home. We were able to go to Newgrange and Knowth and into the village Slane for breakfast and dinner. We would definitely love to come and stay longer

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Stay in a historic Manor House ! A Grand Retreat near Dublin&Newgrange.
Charming cottage on the River Boyne,Fishing ,Kayaking,World Heritage sites

Charming cottage on the River Boyne,Fishing ,Kayaking,World Heritage sites

Slane Meath
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Slane. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and padel court. Popular attractions Knowth and Newgrange are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Peaceful with unparalleled views. You ca see Newgrange from the yard. Owner was wonderful. I will stay here again.

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

Charming cottage on the River Boyne,Fishing ,Kayaking,World Heritage sites
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Popular places to visit

Newgrange showing heritage elements and tranquil scenes as well as a couple

Newgrange

Visit a vast burial mound that was built around 3200 B.C., and has an internal chamber that’s illuminated by the winter solstice.

Newgrange
Slane Castle which includes heritage architecture

Slane Castle

Just half an hour outside of Dublin and set in the midst of a 1,500 acre estate in the Boyne Valley is the beautiful Slane Castle. The castle has been the home of the Conyngham family since the 18th Century, with the major castle reconstruction work taking place in 1785 carried out by James Gandon and James Wyatt.

Slane Castle
Knowth featuring heritage elements

Knowth

Find out about the history of Slane with a stop at Knowth. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

Knowth

Brú na Bóinne

Explore the great outdoors at Brú na Bóinne, a lovely green space in Slane. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Brú na Bóinne

Hill of Slane

Find out about the history of Slane when you take a trip to Hill of Slane. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Hill of Slane

Slane Distillery

You can take time to visit Slane Distillery during your travels to Slane. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Slane Distillery

Things to do

Private Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara

Private Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara

CA $1,051
per traveller
Private Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara
Hill of Slane

Full Day Private Tour to Newgrange and The Boyne Valley

CA $1,536
per traveller
Full Day Private Tour to Newgrange and The Boyne Valley
Private Luxury Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara

Private Luxury Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara

CA $1,374
per traveller
Private Luxury Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara
A happy family photo with Newgrange Megalithic Passage tomb in background

Dublin Full-Day Tour through Boyne Valley

CA $1,454
per traveller
Dublin Full-Day Tour through Boyne Valley
Newgrange, Co. Meath

Dublin to Galway City Luxury Private Day Tour

CA $1,455
per traveller
Dublin to Galway City Luxury Private Day Tour
Newgrange

Newgrange, Trim Castle and Hill of Tara Private Tour from Dublin

CA $1,130
per traveller
Newgrange, Trim Castle and Hill of Tara Private Tour from Dublin
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Cities near Slane

Ruins of Bective Abbey dating primarily to the 15th century. This site was used during the shooting of the movie Braveheart

Navan

Above the entrance to the passage at Newgrange there is an opening called a roof-box. Its purpose is to allow sunlight to penetrate the passage and chamber at sunrise around the Winter Solstice. At 8:58am a narrow beam of light penetrates the roof-box and reaches the floor of the chamber, gradually extending to the rear of the passage. As the sun rises higher, the beam widens within the chamber so that the whole room becomes dramatically illuminated. After 17 minutes the sunbeam leaves the chamber and retreats back down the passage.

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