# Slane

This year

2023

Investigation underway after lorry containing Covid-19 test kits stolen in Meath

The lorry was stolen by several people and recovered on Wednesday afternoon by Gardaí, although the test kits had been taken.

14.0k

Apr 28th 2023, 8:41 AM

Last year

2022

# love on tour

Harry Styles to perform at Slane Castle next June

Tickets will go on sale next Friday 2 September at 10:00am.

22.3k

Aug 26th 2022, 4:37 PM

# Paul Gallagher

Gardaí renew appeal for information on eighth anniversary of 26-year-old man's murder

Paul Gallagher was shot and fatally wounded in a field at Ballymacan, Slane, Co Meath on Monday 28 July 2014.

16.4k

Jul 28th 2022, 8:17 AM

# Collision

Driver (20s) killed in single-vehicle crash in Meath

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

24.8k

Jan 26th 2022, 7:48 AM

All time

# Slane

Gardaí not looking for any other person or vehicle in relation to death of e-scooter user in Meath

The man, who was in his 20s, was found on the road in the early hours of Saturday morning.

45.8k

Sep 28th 2020, 10:06 AM

# co meath

Gardaí investigating death of e-scooter user in 'unexplained circumstances' after body found

Gardaí are currently treating the incident as a possible road traffic collision.

60.8k

Sep 26th 2020, 9:09 AM

# banks of the boyne

Quiz: How well do you know Slane Castle concerts?

Metallica are the latest major act to headline the Meath venue.

50.2k

Updated

Jun 8th 2019, 4:55 PM

# slane castle

Heading to see Metallica at Slane Castle? Here's everything you need to know

Nothing else matters…

36.1k

Jun 8th 2019, 8:30 AM

# Meath

Two men arrested as gardaí seize cocaine and cannabis worth €1.2 million

The drugs were seized when a vehicle was stopped and searched in Slane on Saturday.

16.1k

Jun 27th 2017, 4:51 PM

# soundgarden

Guns N' Roses covered Black Hole Sun at Slane last night in tribute to Chris Cornell

“This one’s for you Chris.”

16.1k

May 28th 2017, 9:16 AM

# where's the bus?

14 things you've said, done or heard if you've ever been to Slane

SPIT ON ME ROBBIE!

22.2k

May 27th 2017, 2:00 PM

# GNR

Gardaí step up security for Guns N' Roses Slane gig

Guns N’ Roses make their return to Slane after 25 years.

19.7k

May 27th 2017, 6:01 AM

# hunt

Gardaí search for poachers after deer found shot and decapitated in Meath

One deer was found dead and another had to be put down.

28.5k

Jan 15th 2017, 4:10 PM

# welcome to the jungle

Guns N' Roses (with Slash) will return to Slane Castle next summer

They last played in Ireland with the original lineup in 1992.

30.5k

Dec 5th 2016, 10:08 AM

# loving robbie instead

12 wonderful memories of THAT Robbie Williams Slane concert

“Bounce you f*ckers! Bounce!”.

11.1k

Oct 28th 2016, 10:18 AM

# Slane

Man (30s) killed in early hours road crash after car hits tree

The man, who was the only occupant of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene.

13.9k

Nov 10th 2015, 10:30 AM

# whiskey business

6 things Lord Henry Mountcharles told us about the Slane Castle distillery

Whiskey lovers assemble.

3.7k

Jun 4th 2015, 5:23 PM

# back in the day

Have you seen this amazing photo of a young Michael D. Higgins at Slane concert?

The picture is being shared everywhere and the general consensus is that we have a deadly President.

60.3k

May 31st 2015, 3:52 PM

# repeat after me

Watch the lovely moment a Garda repeats exit directions to a very enthusiastic crowd at Slane

ONE MORE TUNE!

14.9k

May 31st 2015, 11:37 AM

# prez

Everyone is sharing this excellent photo of a young Michael D. Higgins at Slane

YASS, MICHAEL D.

8.5k

May 31st 2015, 10:04 AM

# everlong tailbacks

How to get to Slane (and back again) without tearing your hair out

Expect tailbacks if you’re heading to the Foo Fighters gig tonight. Or as the promoters put it “TRAFFIC DELAYS ARE INEVITABLE”.

24.6k

May 30th 2015, 10:15 AM

# The Rain in SLane

Off to a music festival today? Pack a rain jacket

Sorry.

10.9k

May 30th 2015, 7:36 AM

# Rain Rain Go Away

Here's when you're going to need your umbrella this Bank Holiday weekend

We hate to break it to you lads, but… It’s gonna be bad.

4.7k

May 29th 2015, 5:03 PM

# Slane

Foo Fighters will play Slane Castle next year

Dave Grohl announced the gig on 2fm this afternoon.

13.6k

Nov 12th 2014, 4:41 PM

# Roads

The main N2 road is closed at Slane bridge after a car and bus crash

The road is blocked in both directions.

12.9k

Aug 21st 2014, 6:57 PM

# No Friends in Royal Places

Can Slane Castle hold the two cancelled Garth Brooks gigs?

Unequivocally, no.

32.2k

Jul 3rd 2014, 1:22 PM

# Hero

This 11-year-old hero pulled his grandfather from a car crash - with a fractured skull

Charlie Cullen, however says he was simply, “returning a favour” to his grandfather.

18.1k

May 19th 2014, 9:20 PM

# Gun Attack

Man shot several times as he answers his front door in Dowth, Co Meath

The 39-year-old man is being treated in hospital in Drogheda.

15.7k

Apr 28th 2014, 7:59 AM

# talk tonight

12 moments of nostalgia from Ireland's love affair with Oasis

Where were you while we were getting high?

44.1k

Feb 26th 2014, 9:30 PM

# Slane Free Summer

There won't be a concert at Slane this year and Twitter blames Garth Brooks

There’ll be no big gig at the castle this year.

7.7k

Feb 13th 2014, 4:17 PM

# what you're reading

Here are the 10 most read stories on TheJournal.ie this year

Boston bombings, slavery in London, and Peggy Mangan – these are the stories you read this year.

21.2k

Dec 25th 2013, 9:45 AM

# Perth

Meath man pleads guilty to dangerous driving killing two Irish in Perth

Irish backpackers Colm Reilly and Kiara Duncan, both aged 20, died in the accident.

17.7k

Aug 28th 2013, 3:52 PM

# Garda

Gardaí speak to young girl involved in incident at Slane concert

Hundreds of people have shared the images on social networking sites – gardaí are asking people to respect her privacy.

160k

Aug 19th 2013, 5:07 PM

# Public Order

63 arrests at Eminem Slane gig

Gardaí say the number is in line with previous events this size.

159k

164

Aug 18th 2013, 8:05 PM

# News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

Everyone’s talking about the four Irish people detained in Cairo, arrests at Eminem’s Slane gig, and Clare getting through to the All Ireland hurling final.

6.5k

Aug 18th 2013, 8:00 PM

# garda ops

Here's a sneak peek at the garda operation at the Eminem gig

Over 750 gardaí are on duty today at Slane where fans will face a number of searches before gaining access to the venue.

24.7k

Aug 17th 2013, 3:59 PM

# One Slim Shandy

"You won't be drinking on the roadways of Slane" - Garda in charge of Eminem security

Fans will be subject to three searches before entering Slane Castle and the head of the safety operation says that bringing “slabs” of drink is pointless as they will be confiscated.

16.7k

Aug 16th 2013, 9:32 AM

# Cold Case

Appeal for information on 1987 murder of Antoinette Smith

Antoinette ‘Angie’ Smith, 27, attended a David Bowie concert on the evening before her disappearance on July 1987. Her body was found the following year at Glendoo Mountain, Co Dublin.

10.4k

Jul 11th 2013, 6:45 AM