Slane

:For the concert held every year in Slane, see Slane Concert.

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Slane (Baile Shl?ine in Irish) is an ancient town on the River Boyne in County Meath, Ireland. A local historic site, as the Hill of Slane, the area includes Slane Castle which in recent years has held many pop concerts – most notably U2.

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In Irish mythology, Slane was a well blessed by Dian Cecht so that the Tuatha D? Danann could bathe in it and be healed.

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:See also: List of towns in the Republic of Ireland

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Concert: A concert is a live performance, usually of music, before an audience. The music may be performed by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band. More informal names for a concert include "show" and "gig". Concerts...

Slane Concert: Slane Concert (often referred as just Slane) is a concert held every year in Slane Castle in Slane, Ireland....

Irish: Irish may refer to:...