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Hill of Slane

Slane, Ireland
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The Hill of Slane
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Slane
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Ancient Ruins
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Jupiter, FL
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“St Patrick's Place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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The Hill of Slane is a bit hard to find, but well worth the search. The legends say it's where Patrick defied the pagan king of Ireland by lighting an Easter fire which could be seen from the Hill of Tara. Earthquakes, killings and conversions ensued. It was here that St Patrick first used the shamrock to explain the Holy... More

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Nowra, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“beautiful spot”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

Found this by accident (saw ruins on the hill and drove up to find them), peaceful spot, not commercialised and you can get in and amongst the ruins. Great view over the country side with some cows munching in the foreground :) More

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Drogheda
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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“Historic site”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Could do with more facilities, not far from Slane village. Poorly publicised More

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Ballymorris, Cratloe, Ireland
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“free visit, free views”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

lovely scenic views. Slane Abbey ruins were lovely, part of St. Patrick's trail. We did the trail 'by accident' in that we didn't know that we were doing it at first then when we did, we looked for sites to visit. More

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dublin
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“Spectacular Views from the The Hill of SLANE”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The Hill of SLANE is a must see when you visit CO.MEATH. Between the History with ST.PATRICK lighting the First Paschal fire in 433AD to introduce Christianity into Ireland, The Ruins of SLANE Abbey and the Spectacular views from the The Hill you won't be Dissapointed. Just be careful when you park your car as there has been a few... More

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allentown, pa
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Hill of slane”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

This place is very cool. Very close to the main highway. Tromp around in ruins for free! More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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“Pure Ireland Beauty”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

This place is unreal. A must see for the ultimate Irish country setting More

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Gothenburg, Sweden
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“A hill with ruins and a graveyard. Nice view over surroundings.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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A little bit hard to find but a nice walk up to the site. I'ts kind of cool even in a drizzle and trigs your imagination. Well worth an hour of your time. Read a little about it prior to Your visit,it makes it more worthwhile. More

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Slane, Meath, Ireland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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“All Ireland in Your hands.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011
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Take walking shoes, camera and binoculars. Actually don`t have noting left, only graveyard, tower and funny tree. But views are fantastic. More

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“Breathtaking View”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2011

we went camping for a few days to Slane. We stayed on Slane Farm and took in the Hill of Tara, Trim Castle and the Hill of Slane. Beautiful walks, lovely campsite with great people, nice relaxing time More

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