There are a few places left on our two day strawbale natural building course here on Rock Farm Slane. You can learn how to build your own home or extension using natural materials. The course led by strawbuild expert Chris Hawker of strawbuild.org includes theory as well as hands on experience on our live… Continue reading Limited places for strawbale course – 21st February 2015
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Going Dutch – Tourism Ireland magazine – Netherlands
Rock Farm Slane are delighted to be included in the latest Tourism Ireland publication for the Dutch market which also features on the Ireland.com site for the Netherlands. See the full issue here
Natural building courses for 2015
We have just announced new natural building course dates for February 2015. For more details on how to sign up for the strawbale building course please see our EcoBuild Course page or book directly on our eventbrite page here
Course participants get to grips with strawbales
This weekend saw the first in a series of Strawbale Building courses at Rock Farm Slane. Hosted by Chris Hawker of Strawbuild.org. Course participants enjoyed 2 days of theory and practical hands on experience. The live building project enabled course participants to work with straw under the expert eye of Tutor Chris on our new… Continue reading Course participants get to grips with strawbales
What’s on in Slane – Christmas events December 2014
This Christmas plays host to a jam packed range of events, courses and classes available right here in the village of Slane Co. Meath. Don’t be shy these events are open to both locals and the wider community. Come as strangers leave as friends – or just stay for the craic! SLANE EVENTS – DEC… Continue reading What’s on in Slane – Christmas events December 2014
1 Day Seminar – Uncovering the Boyne Valley
We all lead busy lives so much so that we can often we take for granted the heritage of an old wall, building, mound beside the road or indeed the very stone our homes are built from. Funded by Meath County Council and Heritage Council as a part of the County Meath Heritage Plan this… Continue reading 1 Day Seminar – Uncovering the Boyne Valley
Strawbale Building Courses at Rock Farm Slane – Dec 2014
Hands-on Straw Bale Building Courses on Live Eco Build 2 Day Course starts Saturday 6th December 2014 – click here to book The straw bale building and natural plastering course will take place on a live building project The Limehouse Eco Guesthouse here at Rock Farm Slane, an organic farm set in the parklands of… Continue reading Strawbale Building Courses at Rock Farm Slane – Dec 2014
Christmas market event in Slane, Co Meath
Don’t miss the Slane Castle Enchanted Kingdom Christmas Market when it opens on Friday 28th November 2014. The market is set to run every weekend right up until Sunday 21st December – admission to the courtyard market is free of charge. Visit Santa – make sure you book in advance to see Santa? Make sure… Continue reading Christmas market event in Slane, Co Meath
Foo Fighters Concert Accommodation
So following the announcement last week that the Foo Fighters will be headlining for Slane Castle‘s May 2015 concert Rock Farm are pleased to advise that we will once again be offering luxury concert glamping accommodation for the gig. Stay like a Rock star and be close to the action at Rock Farm Slane Staying… Continue reading Foo Fighters Concert Accommodation
No place like home – The Boyne Valley
The Boyne Valley is home to many historical sites but now more than ever thanks to Irishcentral.com has the Boyne Valley become a no miss destination for visitors to Ireland. Ranking as the No.1 destination when visiting Ireland The Boyne Valley is also home to Slane Castle, Newgrange and of course Rock Farm Slane your… Continue reading No place like home – The Boyne Valley