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mellifont abbey is the first cistercian monastery built in ireland. mellifont abbey was founded in 1142 on the orders of the archbishop of armagh. william of orange used mellifont as his headquarters during the battle of boyne in 1690. pictured are the ruins of several romanesque arches at the abbey.
Written Jun 26, 2007
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it is believed that in 433AD saint patrick lit a paschal fire here as a challenge to the pagan king of tara. this symbolised the triumph of christianity over paganism. the hill of slane is an interesting place to visit and has a beautiful ancient church yard.
Written Jun 26, 2007
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pictured is a 13th century lavabo where the monks washed their hands before meals. four of the orginal romanesque arches surrounding the lavabo remain today.
Written Jun 26, 2007
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The ruins of the church are connected with a still intact tower. It is well worth climbing up (don't attempt it when it's rainy or wet!!!) - the view from up there is gorgeous!
Written Nov 22, 2002
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The ruins of the church are connected with a still intact tower. It is well worth climbing up (don't attempt it when it's rainy or wet!!!) - the view from up...
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the area around slane is a very historical part of ireland. it is home to the hill of slane and mellifont abbey. nearby is where the battle of boyne was fought in 1690. in 1688 the catholic king james...
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This small town an hour from Dublin has 2 big Rock concerts a year in the grounds of Slane Castle..everybody from Queen, Guns and Roses, Bruce Springsteen to U-2 have played here. It is also a...
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Slane is a very small town, so there actually is not much there. However, especially if one is going to Newgrange or other places thereabouts, one is likely to go through it since it is basically a......
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