Slane ruled out as Brooks venue, but Aviva available

Reports that the Aviva Stadium will be used as an alternative venue for Garth Brooks' concerts have been labelled as "speculation".

Reports that only three of the concerts had been approved followed a tweet by city councillor Ray McAdam that he had been told the news by the city manager. The reports werestrongly denied by Dublin City Council, who said the decision had yet to be made.