On Saturday morning May 9th 2015, Slane History & Archaeology Society will visit historic Collon House home of John “Speaker” Foster, which was built in 1740 and sumptuously restored and furnished with period furniture, antiques,and paintings. After a conducted tour of the house, there will be a break when tea, coffee and cake will be served. Afterwards participants will visit the nearby Church of Ireland.
After lunch [at each person’s own expense] in Monasterboice Inn, the group will drive to the Irish Military War Museum in Starinagh where a conducted tour around Ireland’s most extensive collection of WW1 and WW11 vehicles, weapons, uniforms and memorabilia will take place.
The cost of the two tours will be €20 per person.
It is envisaged to share transport when the group meets at 10am in the Church carpark in Chapel St., Slane.
To book please contact Mary McDonnell 087 2222144
Slane and District History Society 