About Slane
Slane is a historic village in County Meath, set around the River Boyne and the hill associated with Slane Castle, roughly midway between Navan and Drogheda. Its attractive village centre, stone buildings and surrounding countryside give it a strong rural character, while the N2 provides useful regional connections for commuters. Everyday life is centred on the village’s shops, cafés, pubs and community facilities, with larger retail and service centres available in Navan, Drogheda and nearby Ashbourne. Local families are served by primary and secondary education in and around Slane, including St Patrick’s National School and Slane College, with further choices in Navan and Drogheda. The area is well known for Slane Castle, which hosts major concerts and provides a distinctive local landmark, while the Boyne Valley landscape offers opportunities for walking, cycling and heritage tourism. Pubs and restaurants in the village provide a sociable evening scene, complemented by cafés and food businesses serving residents and visitors. Gaelic games, soccer and other community activities are important locally, with Slane and the surrounding parishes supporting an active club and volunteer culture.
Property Market in Slane
Based on 21 properties for sale in Slane
Property types
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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 village area.
Established secondary school offering a broad curriculum in nearby Navan.
Well-known boys’ secondary school serving Navan and the wider region.
Regional secondary option accessible to families across north Meath.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main road linking Slane with Navan, Ashbourne, Dublin and northbound destinations.
Regular regional buses connect the village with Navan, Drogheda and Dublin.
Nearest mainline station, offering Dublin and Dundalk rail connections.
Nearby Navan provides additional regional and Dublin commuter bus services.
International airport reachable by road via the N2 and M2 corridor.
Amenities
Historic estate and concert venue overlooking the Boyne Valley and village.
Compact local hospitality scene with traditional pubs, meals and evening trade.
Village pharmacy providing prescriptions, advice and everyday healthcare essentials.
Convenient village services covering postal needs, groceries and daily essentials.
Venue for local groups, classes, meetings and community activities.
Countryside routes around the river, estate lands and historic landscape.
Larger retail destination with supermarkets, shops and services in nearby Navan.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult teams and community activity.
Community football club providing soccer opportunities for local players.
Whiskey visitor destination and distillery operating within the castle estate.
Local creative enterprise showcasing crafts, makers and community-based activity.
Independent shops, cafés, trades and hospitality businesses underpin village life.
Properties For Sale near Slane
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