Fontaines D.C. for Slane Castle in 2027

Fontaines D.C. are set to play Slane Castle in 2027!

In what amounts to the most exciting news fans of Irish rock are likely to hear all year, the Dublin band will climb what is often considered Ireland’s rock pinnacle, with a gig in the famous Slane redoubt that has seen concerts by U2, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Queen, Guns N’ Roses, Neil Young – and a host of other major artists, since the first show there with Thin Lizzy as headliners, in 1981.

"It's a gig that had to happen," Hot Press editor Niall Stokes said. "It makes so much sense. Fontaines D.C. have redefined Irish and international rock music over the past decade. They really are a very special group, who are at once really solidly rooted, yet wonderfully unpredctable – but who also have a perspective on the world that makes real sense and beeds to he heard.

"For me, they are what would have to be considered a classic Slane act. I'm sure Alex Conyngham, and everyone in Slane is thrilled that they have been confirmed. It promises to be a marvellous occasion, one that everyone who loves Irish music will be looking forward to with great relish."

Fans who register, it seems, will be able to get ahead of the posse on Wednesday, with the tickets going on general sale on Thursday 3 September, at 10am.

More details as we get them!