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# Slane
This year
2023
David Gough to referee All-Ireland SFC final
The Meath official will take charge of the fixture between Dublin and Kerry.
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Jul 20th 2023, 3:40 PM
Quiz: How much do you know about gigs at Slane Castle?
Test your knowledge!
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Jun 10th 2023, 10:00 PM
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.
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Apr 28th 2023, 8:41 AM
Last year
2022
Harry Styles to perform at Slane Castle next June
Tickets will go on sale next Friday 2 September at 10:00am.
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Aug 26th 2022, 4:37 PM
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.
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Jul 28th 2022, 8:17 AM
Driver (20s) killed in single-vehicle crash in Meath
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
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Jan 26th 2022, 7:48 AM
All time
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.
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Sep 28th 2020, 10:06 AM
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.
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Sep 26th 2020, 9:09 AM
Quiz: How well do you know Slane Castle concerts?
Metallica are the latest major act to headline the Meath venue.
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Updated
Jun 8th 2019, 4:55 PM
Heading to see Metallica at Slane Castle? Here's everything you need to know
Nothing else matters…
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Jun 8th 2019, 8:30 AM
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.
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Jun 27th 2017, 4:51 PM
Guns N' Roses covered Black Hole Sun at Slane last night in tribute to Chris Cornell
“This one’s for you Chris.”
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May 28th 2017, 9:16 AM
14 things you've said, done or heard if you've ever been to Slane
SPIT ON ME ROBBIE!
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May 27th 2017, 2:00 PM
Gardaí step up security for Guns N' Roses Slane gig
Guns N’ Roses make their return to Slane after 25 years.
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May 27th 2017, 6:01 AM
Gardaí search for poachers after deer found shot and decapitated in Meath
One deer was found dead and another had to be put down.
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Jan 15th 2017, 4:10 PM
Guns N' Roses (with Slash) will return to Slane Castle next summer
They last played in Ireland with the original lineup in 1992.
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Dec 5th 2016, 10:08 AM

12 wonderful memories of THAT Robbie Williams Slane concert
“Bounce you f*ckers! Bounce!”.
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Oct 28th 2016, 10:18 AM
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.
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Nov 10th 2015, 10:30 AM
6 things Lord Henry Mountcharles told us about the Slane Castle distillery
Whiskey lovers assemble.
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Jun 4th 2015, 5:23 PM
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.
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May 31st 2015, 3:52 PM
Watch the lovely moment a Garda repeats exit directions to a very enthusiastic crowd at Slane
ONE MORE TUNE!
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May 31st 2015, 11:37 AM
Everyone is sharing this excellent photo of a young Michael D. Higgins at Slane
YASS, MICHAEL D.
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May 31st 2015, 10:04 AM
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”.
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May 30th 2015, 10:15 AM
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.
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May 29th 2015, 5:03 PM
Foo Fighters will play Slane Castle next year
Dave Grohl announced the gig on 2fm this afternoon.
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Nov 12th 2014, 4:41 PM
The main N2 road is closed at Slane bridge after a car and bus crash
The road is blocked in both directions.
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Aug 21st 2014, 6:57 PM
Can Slane Castle hold the two cancelled Garth Brooks gigs?
Unequivocally, no.
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Jul 3rd 2014, 1:22 PM
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.
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May 19th 2014, 9:20 PM
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.
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Apr 28th 2014, 7:59 AM
12 moments of nostalgia from Ireland's love affair with Oasis
Where were you while we were getting high?
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Feb 26th 2014, 9:30 PM
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.
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Feb 13th 2014, 4:17 PM
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.
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Dec 25th 2013, 9:45 AM
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.
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Aug 28th 2013, 3:52 PM
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.
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Aug 19th 2013, 5:07 PM
63 arrests at Eminem Slane gig
Gardaí say the number is in line with previous events this size.
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Aug 18th 2013, 8:05 PM
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.
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Aug 18th 2013, 8:00 PM
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.
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Aug 17th 2013, 3:59 PM
"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.
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Aug 16th 2013, 9:32 AM