SLANE

In 1868, the parish of Slane contained the following places:

"SLANE, a parish and post town in the barony of Upper Slane, county Meath, province of Leinster, Ireland, 28 miles N.W. of Dublin, 8 S.W. of Drogheda, and 2 from the Beaupare station on the Dublin and Drogheda railway. The village, formerly a market town, is situated on the road from Dublin to Londonderry and the river Boyne, which is here crossed by a bridge. Petty sessions are held at intervals. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Meath, value £346, in the patronage of the crown. The church was built in 1712, and has been recently enlarged by means of a loan from the late Board of First Fruits. There are two Roman Catholic chapels, a National and several public schools. Slane Castle is the seat of the Marquis Conyngham. A battle was fought on the river's bank in 1690, near which is New Grange tumulus. Fairs are held on 2nd April, 2nd June, 2nd September, and 8th November."

[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018