Nestled in the heart of a peaceful village, Conyngham Arms Hotel is your gateway to the hidden gems of Ireland’s Ancient East. Whether you're chasing thrills at Emerald Park, tracing the footsteps of ancient civilisations at Newgrange and the Hill of Tara, or exploring the storied landscapes of the Royal County, there’s an experience here for everyone.
Take a stroll along the gentle banks of the River Boyne or hike to the Hill of Slane, where legend has it St. Patrick lit his Paschal fire in defiance of High King Laoire. Just a short walk from our doors lies Slane Castle, steeped in history and renowned for hosting world-famous concerts. Don’t miss visiting the Slane Whiskey Distillery—a pioneering, zero-waste distillery offering immersive tours and exquisite craft cocktails.
As the day winds down, savour a relaxed meal in our charming restaurant. For a more traditional Irish evening, settle into one of the local pubs for a warm welcome and the perfect pint of Guinness.
Nearby Attractions
- Hill of Slane
- Slane Castle & Whiskey Distillery
- Newgrange (Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre)
- Dowth
- Knowth
- Hill of Tara
- Trim Castle
- Loughcrew Cairns
- Kells High Crosses
- Mellifont Abbey
- Monsterboice High Cross & Monastic Site
- Battle of Boyne Site (Oldbridge Estate)
- Emerald Park (formerly Tayto Park)
Sports
For the sporting enthusiasts Conyngham Arms Hotel is privileged to be situated in a location with an easy access to Ireland’s top sporting venues:
- Horse racing at nearby, Navan, Fairyhouse, Bellewstown, Laytown and Dundalk.
- Golf Courses nearby, County Louth (Baltray), Headfort, Killeen Castle, Seapoint, Royal Tara and Laytown & Bettystown.
As we are located within 10 mins of the M1 Motorway other top golf courses that are very accessible are Portmarnock, Royal Dublin and Royal County Down.
Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway & Local Walks
The Boyne Valley Greenway is about 10km from Slane. The Greenway is a 30km walkers' and cyclists' paradise along the route of the old railway line from Navan in Co. Meath to Kingscourt in Co. Cavan.
The Greenway passes through or close to the villages of Kilberry, Wilkinstown, Castletown Kilpatrick, Nobber and Kilmainhamwood before ending in Kingscourt.
There are also some fabulous local walks in and around Slane, here are some we reccomend:
The Ramparts - on one side, this will take you towards Newgrange, and the other will take you along the Slane Castle grounds. Both meander along the River Boyne with beautiful serenity, definitely worth a stroll.
Littlewood Forest – is just outside the village of Slane, offering a lovely peaceful but shorter walk.
Townley Hall Woods – just 9km outside Slane towards Drogheda, the walk is steeped in both fine woodland and ancient history. With the estate bordering on Brú na Bóinne, and near the Battle of the Boyne site, this woodland walk is unlike any other. Wander through King William’s Glen, and drink in the peace and quiet of this historic forest.
For further details on things to do, you can either pop into the Slane Visitor Centre in the village or take a look at the below tourism websites and links we reccomend.
Watch the Boyne Valley Tourism video Boyne Valley Tourism
Check out the Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway here: Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway;
For the cylcling enthusiasts there is bike hire available on the Greenway - check out Feel Good Bikes for bike hire Feel Good Bike Hire
