Baile Shláine

Baile Shláine (Slane) derives its name from Sláine mac Dela, a legendary Fir Bolg High King of Ireland whose name means 'whole' or 'healthy' from the Old Irish adjective slán. According to bardic tradition, Sláine died at Dind Ríg in County Carlow and was buried at the Hill of Slane, which became known as Dumha Sláine (Sláine's mound). The Hill of Slane holds paramount ecclesiastical significan...