Channel your inner Bo Peep and try glamping in one of our snug Shepherd’s Huts. We have two of these charming hideaways: Apple and Pine. They are traditional wooden caravans on wheels which were used by shepherds to take shelter from unpredictable weather and to sleep in during the lambing season. Their use dates to… Continue reading Shepherd’s Hut, your perfect romantic getaway
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Wedding Showcase this January
Upbeat, quirky and original weddings at Rock Farm Slane. Weddings at Rock Farm are fun and free spirited. It’s fast becoming one of the trendiest and coveted venues for couples looking for something flexible and just a little different. We are hosting three showcases this January with one to one appointments with our wedding co-ordinator… Continue reading Wedding Showcase this January
Rock Farm to feature at Fáilte Ireland climate change conference
We’re thrilled that Fáilte Ireland have invited Carina Conyngham to take part in their tourism industry climate change conference ‘Driving Action on Climate Change in Tourism Businesses’ in Croke Park next week. Rock Farm was chosen because we are considered a best practice case study around sustainability.
Thursday is Rock Farm Day
Thursdays are busy and action-packed at Rock Farm Slane; bring the family on a day trip and discover it all for yourself. Take a guided Rock Farm Tour, have lunch at the Farmers Market and discover a different view of the world from a kayak on the River Boyne. Fun on the FarmOn Thursdays at… Continue reading Thursday is Rock Farm Day
Boyne Voyage Eco Kayaking tours at Rock Farm Slane
The historical river Boyne traverses the Boyne Valley, meandering right past Rock Farm Slane. Boyne Voyage, a local kayaking tour operator ran by David, runs kayaking tours twice a day along the stunning river. Meeting at the reception here at Rock Farm Slane, the tour will begin with a safety demonstration ensuring everyone is confident… Continue reading Boyne Voyage Eco Kayaking tours at Rock Farm Slane
Otherside Festival at Rock Farm Slane
Otherside music festival comes to Rock Farm Slane from July 8th – 10th to bring you music & comedy, engaging art, revitalising wellness and delicious food and drink. Tickets are available on Ticketmaster and start at just €119. The festival says: ” For two whole summers, we have waited. Just like you. Now finally on… Continue reading Otherside Festival at Rock Farm Slane
Rock Farm win Irish Food Writers’ Guild 2022 Environmental Award
We are over the moon to be selected by the Irish Food Writers’ Guild as winners of the 2022 Environmental Award. This is a huge honour for us – it’s a very prestigious award made by the premier food writers in the country. The IFWG Food Awards are unique in that no business or individual… Continue reading Rock Farm win Irish Food Writers’ Guild 2022 Environmental Award
Top honours in Georgina Campbell Awards
We’ve just won a national award and we are absolutely delighted. Alex and Carina Conyngham have been announced as winners of the ‘Movers & Shakers’ award in the Georgina Campbell Irish Food and Hospitality Awards 2021. It’s a new category in the awards and it rewards both Slane Castle and Rock Farm Slane for our… Continue reading Top honours in Georgina Campbell Awards
A spooky stay at Rock Farm Slane
Take the family on a short break at Rock Farm Slane this Halloween – it’s a central spot for all the spookiest and scariest celebrations. We’ve our very own Spookfest on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th October and all kinds of pumpkins, pookas, witches and vampires within a short drive. On Thursday 28th October, our… Continue reading A spooky stay at Rock Farm Slane
Newstalk’s Henry McKean visits Rock Farm Slane and Slane Castle
We had a fantastic day with Henry McKean from Newstalk when he visited us as part of a Boyne Valley tour. Henry arrived on a Thursday when the Farmers Market was in full flow and Carina Conyngham took him on a whirlwind tour of the stalls and everything that Rock Farm Slane has to offer.