2019 Irish Enterprise Awards

50 EU BUSINESS NEWS / 2019 Irish Enterprise Awards , Slane Castle ltd Most Romantic Wedding & Event Venue: Slane Castle ltd Feb19180 Set in the middle of a 1,500-acre estate in the heart of the Boyne Valley, CountyMeath, Slane Castle is the perfect space for a truly unforgettable event. As part of our overview of a selection of the deserving winners from this year’s Irish Enterprise Awards we profile the venue to learn more about how it transforms itself tomeet the needs of a variety of hosts. One of the most exciting historic buildings on the island, Slane Castle hosts many high-profile events, from its famous Summer Concerts with a capacity of 80,000 people, to intimate events inside the Castle including the launch of the new Portofino Ferrari car to the market in August and the Irish Whiskey awards in October. With the backdrop of the River Boyne and the surrounding parkland of the estate, it is the perfect venue to accommodate a wide range of events in unique surroundings. A short drive from Dublin Airport, the estate is perfect for conveniently transporting guests to a world of privilege and majesty. A uniquely beautiful space which now includes a working whiskey distillery, Slane Castle provides peace, privacy and security for residential and day conferences, meetings, corporate hospitality and banqueting, to meet all budgets. From stunning weddings, large or small, in the Castle’s Reception Rooms, including the Gothic Revival Ballroom created for King George IV, to outdoor activities and team building, Slane Castle’s experienced hospitality and events team will tailor your event to your individual needs in a unique environment. Thanks to its full, experienced event team, the estate can provide the full-service event hosting and organisation that clients from around the world prize. Offering convenience and splendour, Slane Castle is able to pro- vide them with everything they could possibly need to host a truly unforgettable event. The estate boasts a wide variety of amenities and activities, including a history tour of Slane Castle still owned by the Conyngham family, a tour of Slane distillery, this is a partnership between the Conyngham Family of Slane and the Brown-Forman corporation of Kentucky who also own Jack Daniels, a concert venue, an organic Rockfarm Slane that produces food goods for their award winning Gandon Room restaurant and a range of outdoor activities for the more adventurous. Ultimately, having successfully held world class concerts since 1981, Slane Castle will continue to welcome a variety of guests, alongside building its place in the tourism industry as a world class corporate venue. These developments will drive the castle to even greater prominence over the coming years ahead. Contact Details Company: Slane Castle ltd | Telephone Number: 00353419884477 Web Address: www.slanecastle.ie "Slane Castle provides clients with peace, privacy and security for residential and day conferences, meetings, corporate hospitality and banqueting, to meet all budgets. Slane Castle’s experienced hospitality and events team will tailor your event to your individual needs in a unique environment."