WATCH: What you NEED to know about Saturday's Slane concert
Over 400 gardai will be on duty for the Slane concert this Saturday, including specialist units, who will be supported by an additional 1,200 security/stewards provided by licensed security companies together with a full complement of doctors and medical teams, including an on-site hospital along with five first aid posts.
The Event Control Management Team outlined the operation at a media briefing last Thursday as well as an extensive lists of prohibitied items that concert-goers are advised to be aware of.
Q: How do you access the Slane Castle concert site?
Not by private car is you can at all help it. On show day, the village is closed and a comprehensive traffic plan will be in operation. Fans should allow themselves plenty of travel time when getting to the concert and use public transport.
Q: What is the earliest I can arrive to the event?
A: Gates are advertised to open at 2pm on show day. No queuing will be permitted prior to this so you should time your arrival accordingly. Otherkin are expected on stage at 3ish. Reports suggest Axl Rose ansd GNR have become a lot more disciplined timekeepers and could be on stage by 7pm as it’s a long set.
Q: Can I bring garden furniture or seats with me?
A: No. Neither garden furniture nor umbrellas will be permitted for Health and Safety reasons. This is a rock concert, not Bloom!
Q: I am diabetic and need someone to go to take/to store my insulin
A: Please notify security at the gates in advance of being searched that you are carrying such items. Bring official supporting medical documentation to avoid any issues on the day. Approach the medical tent at the event and a member of medical staff will be happy to assist you accordingly in relation to your requirements.
Q: Can I bring alcohol into the venue?
A: No booze is permitted onto the event site and searches will be in place at the entrances. There is also a 4-drink per person limit on all onsite bars. If you happen to be lucky enough to look under 25 bring ID, they'll be checking on event day.
Q: Will there be ATM facilities on site?
A: There will be limited ATM facilities available. Considering there's 80,000 people expected it will hardly last long. Bring cash, leave the plastic at home.
This list of what not to bring to the gig is extensive and thorough. In fairness we think the trident and light saber ban is a bit harsh!
• Air horns
• Alcohol
• Animals (other than registered guide or hearing dogs)
• Any item which may reasonably be considered for use as a weapon
• Audio recorders
• Backpacks or waistpacks
• Cans
• Cameras with a detachable lense or recording equipment
• Camping equipment
• Chinese or sky lanterns
• Excessive amounts of cigarettes may be refused entry to the site
• Food
• Fireworks and flares
• Garden furniture, deckchairs, fold up chairs or shooting sticks.
• Glass
• Go Pro’s
• Illegal substances
• iPads
• Umbrellas or flag poles
• Large chains, spiked bracelet’s or wallet chains
• Light sabers
• Megaphones
• Nitrous oxide
• Portable laser equipment and pens
• Selfie sticks
• Smoke canisters
• Sound systems
• Spray cans
• Tridents
Video equipment*
• Unofficial tabards or reflective jackets
Notes: All the above items will be confiscated not returned.
GETTING THERE
FROM NAVAN
Bus Eireann will operate a special shuttle service from Navan to Slane with our first bus departing at 13.30.
Tickets are great value at €5 Single and €10 Return and are available from the bus driver. For more info - http://www.buseireann.ie
FROM DROGHEDA
Taking bookings for Guns N’ Roses May 27th at Slane Castle €25 return. Pick up at Marshes Shopping Centre 13.10 and M1 Retail Park Lidl bus stop 13.40. Book via our Matthews.ie app or online at www.matthews.ie
FROM DUBLIN
Buses will depart from Parnell Square West from 12 noon until 5pm and return to Dublin directly after the event. Tickets €25 when purchased on ticketmaster.ie only until Sunday 14th May. From Sunday 14th to Sunday 21st May tickets are €30 and there will be no tickets on sale on the day of the concert. See more at www.dublinbus.ie
CONCERT goers are strongly advised not to travel by car but carpark information is available at MCD.ie . VIP and Accessible Car Park users need to have passes in advance and approach from the Navan N51 direction.