Slane Castle,
A brief history

As many know, in November 2024 we traveled all over Ireland (thank you Kim, Greg, and Denise for indulging this adventure!) to see four different wedding venues! Slane Castle was our final stop, and from the moment we stepped inside, we were completely captivated. 

Slane has an incredibly unique history that we cannot wait to share with you all.

 

From one-of-a-kind paintings of royalty to where U2 wrote and recorded The Unforgettable Fire, we cannot believe we get to add the Kennedy-Ragsdale wedding to Slane's history books. You can of course go down their Wikipedia rabbit hole, but here are a few of our favorite stories that sealed the deal for us. 

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• Mick Jagger has a favorite stool in the castle. Stay tuned for the big reveal during the wedding weekend.

• The Conyngham family has resided on the property since 1703 and the family has lore that dates back to defeating Macbeth (yes, that Macbeth).

• The family has a deep history with music, even inspiring the most famous harp to exist, that of the Guinness logo.

• The grounds reside in a valley that creates a natural amphitheater. The Conyngham family decided to use this feature to hold iconic concerts with as many as 80,000 people in attendance!

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Needless to say, we are very excited to experience the long weekend with all our favorite people and uncover even more fun history together!