How many people were at the U2 concert at Slane Castle?

Following an 80 date sell-out world tour, U2 headed home for two outdoor shows at Slane Castle in Ireland, where they played to more than 160,000 people.

When did U2 play in Slane?

2001
U2 Play Slane Castle 2001.

What was the biggest concert in Ireland?

The Slane Festival (often referred to as Slane) is a recurring concert held most years since 1981 on the grounds of Slane Castle near Slane, County Meath, Ireland.

What caused the riot at the concert at Slane Castle?

The riots happened on the day before the concert and locals had a number of explanations as to how things got out of control. Some said the publicans were serving ‘lunatic soup’ (cider) and that sent people over the edge. Others said that two days of drinking ahead of the concert was too much.

How many times have U2 played Slane?

U2, uniquely, have performed three times at the venue – playing support to the renowned Irish band, Thin Lizzy, who headlined Slane with their first show in 1981.

Is U2 touring in 2021?

Unfortunately there are no concert dates for U2 scheduled in 2021.

Where was U2 Live at Slane Castle Ireland?

U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland is a concert video release by Irish rock band U2. It was filmed on 1 September 2001 at Slane Castle in County Meath, Ireland, during the European leg of the group’s Elevation Tour. The video was released on DVD in November 2003. Although Slane Concerts at the castle are traditionally held once a year,

When was U2’s first night at Slane filmed?

U2’s first night at Slane was on 25 August, a day after Bono’s father was buried. He dedicated the song “Kite” to his father. U2 Go Home was filmed on Saturday, 1 September 2001 the same day the Republic of Ireland beat the Netherlands to secure a place in the 2002 FIFA World Cup Intercontinental Play-off where Ireland would go on to defeat Iran.

When did U2 Go Home DVD come out?

Video by. U2. U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland is a concert video release by rock band U2 from the European leg of their Elevation Tour. Recorded on 1 September 2001 at Slane Castle on the band’s featured stop in County Meath, Ireland, it was released on DVD in November 2003.

When was U2 Go Home filmed in Ireland?

U2 Go Home was filmed on Saturday, 1 September 2001, the same day the Republic of Ireland beat the Netherlands to secure a place in the 2002 FIFA World Cup Intercontinental Play-off where Ireland would go on to defeat Iran. The match was shown to the crowd at Slane Castle prior to the concert, adding to the already festive air.