Bon Jovi to headline Slane next June

Bon Jovi are to headline next year's Slane Castle concert.

The US rock band will top the billing at the Co Meath venue on Saturday June 15 as part of the group's 'Because We Can' world tour.

Tickets for gig - starting from €79.5 - will go on sale at 8am on Thursday, November 8.

Jon Bon Jovi and Slane Castle owner Lord Henry Mountcharles are currently outlining more details at a news conference.