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S L A N E C A S T L E
C O U N T Y M E A T H , I R E L A N D
T h e E a r l o f M o u n t C h a r l e s
The Marquis of Conyngham owns this great, stone-towered 12th-century
stronghold Castle in Ireland. The castle came to this ancient Scottish family in
the early 1600s, and is famous for its dominating site on the edge of the river
Boyne, where massive pop-concerts have taken over from the historic army
throngs with their ringing battle cries! The elaborate and splendid interiors of
the castle, often high gothic, belie the fortress exterior. This decoration was
created for visits from the Prince Regent, of Regency furniture fame, later King
George IV of England. The Prince dearly loved the beautiful Marchioness
of Conyngham – and no gift or comfort was spared to make her happy!
The magnificent rooms and furnishings at Slane Castle are a colourful
memorial to that liaison. The present Earl has stood in the Southern Irish
Parliamentary elections.
