Person: Lord Henry Mountcharles

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farming

Why 2014 was the year Irish farming hit the skids

In years to come when the history of Irish agriculture is being written, and downturns are being discussed, some will no doubt point to the bad winter of 2012.

news

Andrew Cassidy to hand over tiny Meath pub that hosted megastars

travel

Weekend break: Stepping back in time in the Ancient East trail

celebrity

Eminem to finally play Slane

news

Eminem set to headline Slane

celebrity

Slane gets set for Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi: 'Always the goal' to play Slane

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

Tue, 30 Oct, 2012

Bon Jovi to headline Slane next June

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

Tue, 30 Oct, 2012

No concert at Slane this year

There will be no Slane concert this year, it was confirmed today.

Thu, 19 Apr, 2012

Man sues over leg injuries at Oasis concert

An Oasis fan who claims he was injured at the rock band’s concert in Slane has brought a High Court action for damages.

Thu, 01 Mar, 2012

After the president and Queen, come the Kings

WE have had the Queen and the president, now it is time for the Kings.

Thu, 26 May, 2011

Wealth of native talent on show left all in attendance green with pride

NOT quite London’s Palladium, but Dublin’s brand new National Convention Centre came pretty close last night as it hosted an Irish-style Royal Variety Performance to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Ireland.

Fri, 20 May, 2011

Thin Lizzy and Elbow join Kings of Leon at Slane

MERCURY Prize winning band Elbow and a reformed Thin Lizzy have been named among the support acts to join Kings of Leon on the bill for Slane 2011.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2011

Full Slane lineup announced

Mercury Prize winners Elbow and veteran rockers Thin Lizzy have been named among the support acts to join Kings of Leon on the bill for Slane 2011.

Mon, 04 Apr, 2011

Mountcharles: Slane concerts at risk from bypass

ROCK concerts at Slane Castle — which has attracted international icons such as U2, the Rolling Stones and this year it will host Kings of Leon — would be “seriously threatened” if the bypass of Slane is built to the west of the village.

Wed, 02 Mar, 2011

Kings of Leon to headline Slane

Kings of Leon have been confirmed as headliners of Slane next summer.

Fri, 29 Oct, 2010

Slane capacity not breached at Oasis gig - promoters

Concert promoters MCD tonight insisted the 80,000 capacity was not breached at this year’s Slane Castle gig.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2009

Slane in lockdown in build-up for Gallagher invasion

MUSIC fans at this weekend’s Slane concert were urged to avoid a repeat of tragedies that marred the last Oasis concert at the castle.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2009

U2 warn fans as bogus concert tickets go online

U2 HAVE warned fans about getting stung by online touts and websites offering tickets for non-existent concerts.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2009

Fans find Oxegen’s frequency just right, Kenneth

PARTING music fans were blessed with some rare sunshine yesterday, during the last day of the Oxegen festival.

Mon, 14 Jul, 2008

Eminem No-Show puts Slane in shade

Noel Baker

Thu, 18 Aug, 2005

Bets are on for next year's Slane

You’re a Star charity special winner David Mitchell and veteran republican rockers the Wolfe Tones are being tipped to get the nod from Lord Henry Mountcharles for Slane 2006.

Wed, 17 Aug, 2005

Mountcharles left fuming by Eminem cancellation

The organiser of Eminem's Ireland concert was today fuming after the United States rapper pulled out of his remaining European tour.

Wed, 17 Aug, 2005

Music and mouth: Eminem and 50 Cent to turn up heat at Slane

RAP superstar Eminem is to headline Slane this summer in what is gearing up to be the hottest season ever for Irish music fans.

Wed, 01 Jun, 2005

Material Girl will be a sell-out, insist promoters

John Breslin

Wed, 25 Aug, 2004

Madonna ‘should not be performing on Lord’s Day’

SHE may call herself Madonna, but in the eyes of the Lord, she’s not the real thing.

Sat, 10 Apr, 2004

FG scoop ‘celebrity’ from under PD noses

FINE GAEL have finally got a “celebrity” candidate for its European elections ticket - and scooped the Progressive Democrats in the process.

Tue, 02 Mar, 2004

Second Slane gig unlikely -Mountcharles

Owner of Slane Castle, Lord Henry Mountcharles, has said the chances of a second concert going ahead at the Co Meath site are not good.

Mon, 12 Mar, 2001