All you need to know if you’re travelling to Slane today, thanks to An Garda Síochána.
Plan your approach to Slane based on the following:
- As traffic and parking delays are inevitable you are strongly advised to use public transport or car pool
- It is strongly recommended that you leave plenty of time if driving to and from the venue
- Plan your route in advance and allow extra time
- Please consult signs on the approach roads to the venue for directions on the best routes to take
- From Dublin and the South take M50 to the M1 and exit at Slane exit. Follow signs for concert
- From Drogheda take N51 to Slane & follow signs for concert
- From Northern Ireland and Ulster Counties take M1 and exit at Dunleer/Collon exit. Follow signs for concert
- From Navan & the West take N51 to Slane. Follow signs for concert
- People with impaired mobility should only approach from Navan via the N51 in order to access designated car parks beside concert site
- Private coaches should not use N51 from Drogheda to Slane Village, there is no coach parking on this road. Walk from concert site to Private coach points may take time
- Dublin Bus will have a designated drop off and collection point on the N2 at Slane Bridge. Return journeys by Dublin Bus will only be available from this collection point and a serviced queuing area will be provided
- Car Parking – Use car parks provided. As per all previous Slane concerts local independently operated car parks will open from 12.00 noon and a parking charge will apply. Allow for a 20-30 minute walk to concert site
As traffic and parking delays can be expected you are strongly advised to use public transport or car pool. It is strongly recommended that you leave plenty of time if driving to and from the venue. Make use of special transportation arrangements:
Dublin Bus
Dublin Buses depart between 12.00pm-4.00pm from Parnell Square West outside the Rotunda, Dublin every 20 mins, returning from Slane straight after the concert.
Click here to go to Dublin Bus Website
Click here to go to Bus Eireann Website
Dress appropriately and always be prepared for the Irish weather…… so check the weather forecast and if necessary, bring wellies.
- Note that under 16s are to be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian
- Respect the property and privacy of the residents in the vicinity of Slane
- For your own safety please co-operate with the instructions of Gardaí an stewards and follow any public address announcements. Move slowly and quietly while exiting the concert and cooperate with the instructions of the stewards’ directions
- Please note that catering and bar facilities will be available in the concert site
- You are not permitted to bring alcohol onto the concert site and there will be searches in place
- Note location of Information Point, First Aid & Water points
- Wear bright clothes or luminous armbands when walking in the dark
Do not park illegally. Towing in operation. Follow signs to carparks .
Counterfeit Tickets
Concert tickets are sold out, do not buy tickets from unofficial sources
- If you have not purchased your ticket from an official Ticketmaster outlet it may be a forgery
- Tickets can be checked in advance of the concert at any Ticketmaster outlet nationwide
- Please note on showdays stringent security checks will be carried out on every ticket and anyone found in possession of counterfeit tickets will not be admitted
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