Slane Hill is located in County Meath in Eastern Ireland. It is one of the symbols of the beginning of Christianity on the island. On its top there are ruins of a church, a monastery and a cemetery. The remains of a settlement were also discovered nearby.
According to legend, Saint Patrick lit a Passover fire in 433 against the prohibition of the king of Tara in 433 AD. This marked the beginning of Ireland's Christianization. Soon after, a monastery was built on the hill. The ruins of the later abbey located in the same place have survived to our times. Next to it are the ruins of a 16th century stone church surrounded by a cemetery.
The hill of Slane towers over the entire area and is visible from a great distance over the lowland. Every year, in the spring, a huge fire is lit here, in memory of the fire burned by Saint Patrick. A similar practice exists on Mount Tara.
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