Slane, Ireland Travel Photos
April 14, 2008
Hill of Slane
On top of the Hill of Slane are the ruins of a Franciscan Monastery built in 1512 and Saint Patrick's Church. The ruins include a 19 metre high early gothic tower. The friary was abandoned in 1723. It is said that in the 5th century Saint Patrick came here to the Hill of Slane in his attempt to convert pagan Ireland to the light of christianity. As the Druids celebrated their feast day on the Hill of Tara, St. Patrick prepared the Easter feast - lit a bonfire - on the Hill of Slane. Until today they still have bonfires for Easter on this hill.
Even I am afraid of heights I had to climb the close, narrow spiral stone staircase to the peak of the tower and had a long look at the landscapes. It took me a while to get down again - I was kind of crawling down the stairs.... :-)
Fantastic and very peaceful place!
Well worth a visit! No Fees!!
Even I am afraid of heights I had to climb the close, narrow spiral stone staircase to the peak of the tower and had a long look at the landscapes. It took me a while to get down again - I was kind of crawling down the stairs.... :-)
Fantastic and very peaceful place!
Well worth a visit! No Fees!!
