Green Light Given for Slane Concerts... But What Does This Mean for Local Residents? - 08/06/2026

After weeks of discussion and consultation, two major concerts at Slane Castle this July have officially been given the green light. Meath County Council has confirmed that an event licence has been issued to organisers MCD Productions, despite concerns raised by local residents about traffic management, road closures, access arrangements and the impact the events could have on daily life in the village.A series of meetings involving residents, organisers, An Garda Síochána and other stakeholders took place in recent months, with a range of issues discussed. As part of the licensing agreement, organisers have also committed to establishing a €61,000 community fund for local projects in the Slane area, more than double the amount originally proposed.We heard more about this and what it will mean for the local community of Slane on The Agenda this morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.