FOO FIGHTERS AT SLANE CASTLE 2015
WITH KAISER CHIEFS, HOZIER, ASH & THE STRYPES
TRAVEL FAQ’S HERE
CONCERT MAP HERE
General Questions
Q: How can I stay updated on artist additions to the event in the run up?
You could subscribe to www.mcd.ie/subscribe update for all updates on Slane 2015.
Q: Is it too late to enquire about my band performing at Slane?
A: I’m afraid so, yes.
Q: Can I purchase a car parking ticket?
A: There is no pre-booking facility available for car parks at Slane which are operated by local farmers. Designated car parks will be sign posted and Gardai will direct you to these. There maybe unauthorized car parks in operation but MCD have no responsibility for or connection to these.
Q: Can I leave the event and come back in again?
A: Please note there is no readmission to the event.
Getting there
Q: I’m travelling from the UK – can you tell me best way of getting to Slane?
A: Best airport to fly into is Dublin Airport. If arriving at Dublin or Dun Laoghaire ferryports, take the M1 north out of Dublin and exit at the Slane exit and follow signs for designated car parking. Alternatively use Dublin Bus shuttle from Dublin.
Q: I’m trying to find out how I can get to the event?
A: Dublin Bus will operate a shuttle service from Mountjoy Sq in Dublin. Book in advance onwww.dublinbus.ie. Ulsterbus run services from Belfast and many of the other major towns in Northern Ireland.
If you are travelling from other areas, please check www.irishrail.ie or with your nearest ticket outlet for details of local bus operators. Avoid leaving Dublin before 12 noon as queueing will not be permitted prior to gates opening at 3 pm.
Access Questions
Q: What is the earliest I can arrive to the event?
A: Gates will open at 3 pm on showday. No queuing will be permitted prior to this so you should time your arrival accordingly.
Q: Can I bring Garden Furniture or seats with me?
A: Unfortunately not. Neither garden furniture nor umbrellas will be permitted for Health and Safety reasons.
Q: Will there be Disabled Facilites?
A. We want everyone to be able to enjoy our events, participate, feel safe, as well as being part of the crowd. The following section aims to help you make an informed decision about attending. All disabled customers are welcomed at MCD shows, but note that this event takes place on a sloping greenfield site. Parts of this site may have undulating sections of terrain, meaning that sometimes access is not that easy. Stewards however, will be at hand to assist.
We will provide a platform just beneath the wheelchair platform on the side of the hill beneath the castle at Slane for people who have mobility or standing problems. We can issue you a pass to the disabled car park, which is the closet car park to the site – though please bear in mind that everywhere at Slane is a long walk! Please email specialneeds@mcd.ie to request a car pass. Note that space in this area is limited. Please contact us well in advance to allow us to plan for your arrival.
If you know that you will need to charge your electric wheelchair at the one of our events, please get in touch with us beforehand to make arrangements. Email us at specialneeds@mcd.ie
Non-disabled customers may be asked to leave the platform when it is busy to facilitate those more deserving and we ask all customers to be considerate of others needs.
Patrons will require a Disabled ticket to access the viewing platforms. These platforms are solely for the use of disabled people and their carers. Platform access ramps will have a gradient to lend itself to improved ease of access. All platforms have loose seating for carers. In the summer months, our outdoor show platforms are not covered. There maybe use of laser and strobe lights at the event. Those persons affected by lighting should ensure they have sufficient time to leave the viewing platform/crowd before effects begin. Please bear in mind the audience may be very large and movement through the crowd slow.
Where possible, a disabled toilet should be located nearby and its use restricted to disabled patrons. If possible, at least one person accompanying the disabled patron will be accommodated on the platform. All staff are briefed regarding arrangements for disabled customers, and if you experience problems dealing with any staff on site, we do wish to hear from you, preferably at the event.
Q: I am not in a wheelchair but I have mobility problems?
A: We will provide a platform just beneath the wheelchair platform on the side of the hill beneath the castle at Slane for people that have mobility or standing problems. Admission to this will operate on a first come, first served basis. As above, we can issue a pass to the disabled car park, which is the closet car park to the site – though please, bear in mind that everywhere at Slane is a long walk! Please email specialneeds@mcd.ie to request a car pass.
The scheme and disabled facilities are not open to those with temporary injuries such as broken legs, pregnant customers and so on. There are medical and welfare facilities on site, which are open to all customers, but use of the disabled facilities, are strictly regulated.
Food & Drink Questions
Q: How much beer can I bring in with me?
A: No alcohol is permitted onto the event site and searches will be in place at the entrances. MCD are committed to responsible alcohol policies and work with www.drinkaware.ie in relation to this. We also have a 2 drink per person limit on all onsite bars. ID will be checked rigorously on event day. There will be an array of onsite concessions selling food and beverage. Note no glass is permitted on site, – only plastic bottles will be permitted.
Trader Questions
Q: How can I find out information about having a stall at the event?
A: Please contact us at contact@mcd.ie
Press Questions
Q: I have a Press Enquiry, who should I contact?
A: Please contact us at contact@mcd.ie
THE HISTORY OF SLANE
Thin Lizzy headlined the inaugural concert in the summer of 1981 and since then Slane has hosted some of the most memorable and largest outdoor concerts in Ireland. The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Queen, Bob Dylan, Robbie Williams, David Bowie, U2, Eminem, Bruce Springsteen, Kings Of Leon, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oasis and REM are just some of the world renowned acts that have played at the venue.
16th August 1981 THIN LIZZY
U2 / Hazel O’Connor / Rose Tattoo / Sweet Savage / The Bureau / Megahype
24th July 1982 ROLLING STONES
J.Geils Band / The Chieftans / George Thorogood and the Destroyers
8th July 1984 BOB DYLAN
UB40 / Santanta / In Tua Nua
1st June 1985 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
5th July 1986 QUEEN
Chris Rea / Bangles / Fountain Head
11th July 1987 DAVID BOWIE
Big Country / Aslan/ The Grove
16th May 1992 GUNS N’ ROSES
Faith No More / My Little Funhouse
10th July 1993 NEIL YOUNG
Pearl Jam / Van Morrison / Saw Doctors / James/ 4 Non Blondes/ The Blue Angels
22nd July 1995 REM
Oasis / Spearhead / Sharon Shannon / Belly / Luka Bloom
29th August 1998 THE VERVE
Manic Street Preachers /Robbie Williams / Finlay Quaye / The Sea Horses / James / Junkster
28th August 1999 ROBBIE WILLIAMS
Stereophonics / Placebo / Happy Mondays / Gomez / David Gray / Simon Carmody
26th August 2000 BRYAN ADAMS
Moby / Macy Gray / Melanie C / Muse / Eagle Eye Cherry / Dara / Screaming Orphans
25th August 2001 U2
Red Hot Chili Peppers / Coldplay / Kelis / JJ72 / Relish
1st September 2001 U2
Moby / Ash / Nelly Furtado / The Walls / Dara
21st August 2002 STEREOPHONICS
The Charlatans / Nickelback / Counting Crows / Ocean ColourScene / Doves / The Revs
23rd August 2003 RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
Foo Fighters / Queens of Stone Age / PJ Harvey/Feeder.
29th August 2005 MADONNA
18th August 2007 ROLLING STONES
The Charlatans / The Hold Steady / Tinariwen / Frankie Gavin
20th June 2009 OASIS
The Prodigy / Kasabian / Glasvegas / The Blizzards
28th May 2011 KINGS OF LEON
Elbow / Thin Lizzy / White Lies / Mona / The Whigs
15th June 2013 BON JOVI
The Corona’s / Bressie / Ham Sandwich
17TH August 2013 EMINEM
Plan B / Earlwolf / Yelawolf / Slaughterhouse / Chance The Rapper
30 May 2015 FOO FIGHTERS
Kaiser Chiefs / Hozier / Ash / The Strypes
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