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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle

Bowie, Queen, Madonna and more – a look at Slane Castle’s iconic acts through the decades

Getty, Enda Casey, Paul Clarke

Since the first ever concert in 1981, featuring Thin Lizzy and U2 on an unbeatable bill, Slane Castle has played host to the most iconic acts in music, from rock royalty like Queen, Bowie and the Rolling Stones, to metal legends Metallica and Guns ’N’ Roses, grunge gods the Foo Fighters, indie luminaries The Verve, Oasis and REM, and pop greats from Madonna to Robbie Williams. Here we look back over its incredible 42-year history via the memories of concert goers who were lucky enough to watch the musical magic unfold first-hand…

The Rolling Stones, 1982

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