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Slane, Ireland
Leinster · Ireland
Slane is a small town in Leinster, Ireland with a population of 1,369. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Slane
Slane is a village in County Meath, in Ireland. The village stands on a steep hillside on the left bank of the River Boyne at the intersection of the N2 and the N51. As of the 2022 census, Slane's population was 1,445. The village and surrounding area contains many historic sites dating back over 5,000 years. The village centre, as it is laid-out today, dates mainly from the 18th century. The village is in a townland and civil parish of the same name.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,369 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.7100°, -6.5433° |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
| Country | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
| State / Province | Leinster |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.2 inches (1,097 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.2 inches (21 cm) |
About Slane
Slane is a small town in Ireland (Leinster) with a population of 1,369. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below Ireland avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 182.2 sq mi (471.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.7100°N, 6.5433°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in |
Slane has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 41°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.4").
Schools in Slane
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Patrick National School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Louis National School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Patrick's National School | - | - | - | - |
| Yellow Furze National School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Slane
68 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newstalk | - | AAC+ 25 kbps | |
| RTÉ lyric fm | classical | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Dublin's FM104 | pop | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Sunshine 106.8 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 8Radio | alternative, indie rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Cork's RedFM | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Classic Hits 80s | 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Today FM | alternative, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Raidió na Gaeltachta | irish language, mixed | AAC 128 kbps | |
| RTÉ 2FM | music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| RTÉ Radio 1 | news, sport | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Dublin Digital Radio | alternative, art | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Dublin's Q102 80s | 1980s, 80s | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Off The Ball | ireland, sport | MP3 64 kbps | |
| The 90s Network | 90’s, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTÉ Gold | classic hits | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Club FM Dublin | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onic 80s | 80s | AAC 127 kbps | |
| Newstalk Ireland AAC | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Beat 102-103 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onic Rock | classic rock, rock | AAC 128 kbps | |
| NEAR FM | community radio, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Phever Dublin | dance, house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RetroNow | 90s, club | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTÉ jr | children, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Spin1038 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Freedom FM | 00s, 2000s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Clonmellon Community Radio | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ceol FM | irish music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ignoreradio Shoegaze | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onic Movies | movie scores, movie soundtracks | AAC 128 kbps | |
| DDM RADIO IRELAND | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LMFM Country | - | AAC 127 kbps | |
| Classic Hits 104.1 (US) | hits pop, rock | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| TrancePulse Dublin | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Nova 100 | easy listening, irish | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Today FM 90s | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onic Country | country | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Gem Radio Gold | ad free, classics | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Circle Of White Light Radio | local talk, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Today FM 80s | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Christmas FM | christmas, holiday | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2xM | alternative, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Onic Kids | kids | AAC 128 kbps | |
| RTÉ jr & RTÉ Chill | children, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| St. Ita's Hospital Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Dublin's 98FM | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 98FM Throwback | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heartbeat FM | ad free, easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Gem New Wave Radio | ad free, classics | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onic Pride Vibes | pride, pride radio | AAC 127 kbps | |
| Onic Hits | hits | AAC 127 kbps | |
| Total Country Inchicore | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Onic Classical | classical | AAC 127 kbps | |
| Free FM Ireland | #free, #freefm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Eden Fm 107.5 (GB) | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| RTÉ 2xM | music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Onic Alternative | alternative | AAC 127 kbps | |
| RTÉ Radio 1 Extra | speech, talk | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Gem Radio New Wave | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTÉ Pulse | electronic, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| PlanetRadioie | 1960s and 1970s, 1980s hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| St. Itas Hospital Radio | info, various music | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Onic Gold | gold | AAC 127 kbps | |
| LiveIreland Channel 1 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Classic Hits 103.3 (US) | classic hits | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Dublin's Q102 | pop | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Onic RnB | rap hiphop rnb, rnb | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Slane
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre | ||||
| Irish Military Museum And Park | ||||
| Millmount Museum |
Libraries in Slane
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drogheda Library & Droichead Arts Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Duleek Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dunshaughlin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Garristown Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Navan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nobber Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Trim Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Slane
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Slane
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Slane
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Slane
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Slane
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Slane
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Slane
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyne Brewhouse | ||||
| Jumping Church Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Slane
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Slane
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Club of Ireland | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Slane
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin Airport | DUB | Large Airport |
| Casement Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Weston Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Adamstown Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Allenwood Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Athboy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aughrim Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ballyboughal Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Ballyhavil Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ballyjamesduff Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Benfield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Carstown Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clonbullogue Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Clonkeiffy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Craddenstown Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crossmaglen Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Derryogue | - | Small Airport |
| Dolly's Grove Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drumgurra Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dunslaughlin Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ellistown Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eyne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gowran Grange Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Greaghlough Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kilbrook Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kildare Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Laytown Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Limetree Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lough Sheelin Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lyons Estate Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mayobridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Millicent Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moyglare Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mullaglass | - | Small Airport |
| Mullingar-Milltownpass Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Navan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Newcastle Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Newry private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| O'Loughlin Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rathfriland Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Redrock Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Slieve Croob Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stradbally Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Taggarts Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tandragee Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tarsan Lane Microlights | - | Small Airport |
| The Moy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tobertaskin Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Trim Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Woodview Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Slane
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Rathkenny Post Office | |
| Slane Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Slane
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint Patrick's Church | |
| St. Mary's Church | |
| St. Patrick's Well | |
| St. Patricks Roman Catholic Church | |
| The Church of Saint Louis and Saint Mary | |
| Tober Patrick | |
| Yellow Furze Church |
Quick Facts
🇮🇪 About Ireland
Public Holidays in Ireland
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Slane
What is the population of Slane?
Slane has a population of 1,369 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 182.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Slane?
Slane has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches, with 8.2 inches of snow.