The page is to help support and promote the annual folk fest held in the historic village of Slane,
Absolutely tragic news. We are heartbroken to hear and may such a wonderful musician rest in peace 💕 ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis
Mick Moloney, often named Irish America's greatest performers and who was considered the greatest historian of Irish music, has died.The Limerick-born musician, Mick Moloney, who was 77, had been honored by both the US Government with a National Heritage Award.
What a great throwback to the TLT in 2011 at the beginning of our festival journey! Remember it well!
Excerpts from The Johnstons' Reunion Concert 2011. This one-off event at The TLT Theatre, Drogheda was an initiative of 'The Johnstons' Festival' committee ...
Some great photos here courtesy of Gasun Photography! Thanks for capturing the events that took place, we have some very happy attendees! Who can you spot!? 👀🎶🤩🎵
Can’t wait to see the donated memorabilia in the archives! Im sure it will bring back memories for many!
What a performance! In case you missed it, here’s a clip of Lucy Johnston and Mick Maloney singing it out at Slane Castle! 🎶🎵🎶
We are still buzzing from the weekend with some great pictures surfacing! A fine audience here at slane castle for our final show. Who can you spot in attendance!? Also featuring photos of Lucy Johnston, Mick Maloney, uileann piper Louise Mulcahy and Mick with the green fields of America!
WHAT A WEEKEND!!! Thank you very much to all the performers and organisers of this fantastic festival in its 10th year. Of course it would’ve been nothing without the spectators either, so thanks to everyone who came out and supported the events! Roll on next year!! 🎶🎵
🎵🎶We are at Slane Castle tonight to wrap things up! This concert will be recorded and entered into the irish music archives tonight for the first time. Some great performances ahead including Mick Maloney, Green Field of America and Anthena Tergis, the former lead fiddle player with riverdance! Tickets are €25 from Slane Hub on 0419824000, a final night not to be missed! See you at 7pm🤩🎵🎶
A very big thank you to the committee of The Johnston's Music Festival , the wonderful Clarkes, the sound engineer and audience for a glorious night in the beautiful venue.
Did you know we are on Twitter too!?
The latest Tweets from johnstonsfestival (): "10th Johnstons Folk Music Festival 2022. May 23rd 2022. Mick Moloney (ex-Johnstons) in concert with The Green Fields of America and special guests. Slane Castle Ballroom 7pm. Tickets on sale now €30 from Slane Hub Office 0419824000."
Niamh Parsons performing “Fear A Bhata”. A beautiful piece, sung so delicately. Looking forward to seeing her at this years festival!
Tickets for her performance and all performances can be obtained in the Tourist Office Slane Phone 041-9824000
Irish version of Scottish Song Fear a Bhata (Far a watta) From The Liverpool Irish Sessions
Further insight into our artists performing at this years festival!
A limited number of weekend tickets available &€40each. Tickets for all concerts on sale in the Tourist Office Slane Phone 041-9824000
Monday Night May 23rd
A brilliant closing event in Slane Castle 7pm!
Mick Moloney of the Johnstons
Niamh Parsons
The Green Fields of America Tickets €30 each
Sunday May 22nd Afternoon Session with:
Navan Silver Band in the Village Gardens Slane at 3pm
Evening session in Rathkenny Hall 8pm with:
340 years of Jigs and Reels
With the Darby Brothers,Paddy Reilly and Miceal Clarke plus The Chapel Street Band
MC Tom Kerrigan
Tickets €10 each
The Johnstons 10th Folk Music Festival
Saturday May 21st:
St Patricks Church of Ireland Slane 8pm
Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne in concert
plus supporting act
Tickets €15 each
Ballad Session after concert in the Village Inn Slane 9-30pm
with the Slane & District Mens Shed Music Group
Who remembers it like it was yesterday!?
U2 at Slane Castle 19 years ago today !
This concert was filmed and released as U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle.
It was a difficult time for Bono, who had lost his father to cancer just days before the filming. In fact, their first night at Slane was only a day after Bob Hewson was buried. This was reflected in the band’s performance, carrying more emotional weight and intensity than usual. U2 Go Home was filmed on Saturday September 1, 2001, just moments after Ireland secured its place in the 2002 FIFA World Cup with the only goal of the match, scored by Irishman Jason McAteer. The match was shown to the football-crazy Irish crowd at Slane Castle prior to the concert, adding to the already festive air. Bono mentions the goal during “Beautiful Day”, singing “Beautiful goal” at the songs closing. Later, he kicks a blown up ball off the stage symbolizing the historic kick. During “New Year’s Day”, Bono drapes himself in the Irish flag, something he has seldom done — preferring the white peace flag — asking the crowd to imagine he’s Jason McAteer. The crowd was in a frenzy for most of the night, making this concert video one of the band’s most compelling live recordings. Also, U2 was the first artist to headline two concerts at Slane Castle in the same year. At the end of Sunday Bloody Sunday, Bono read off the names of all of the victims of the Omagh bombing. The show closed as did last week’s Slane show with the Unforgettable Fire being played over the PA system with fireworks in the sky.
R.E.M 25years ago- Slane Castle. Who remembers?!
🎵Shiny happy people🎶
What a throwback. Slane has been rockin for quite some time now!
All of us who have put in so much effort to this years Johnston’s music festival don’t want to use the word cancelled. It is with great sadness that given the current situation here in Ireland it is best to postpone everything, whether that is for later in the year (unlikely) or postpone it until next year. The safety of the community comes first and boy will this festival be bigger and better than ever when we return! The surprise guests will hopefully be around when we do decide to go ahead, but we’re not letting the cat out of the bag!
Stay safe, keep your distance, and soon together we’ll be out, a stronger community than ever before. We will keep you updated.
🎵🎵Anyone who has been jamming at home feel free to send us in your songs for reposting🥳🎵🎶
It’s nearly that time of the year again folks! Please like and share the good vibes ready to come to Slane! 🎶🎵🔜
Good oul SLane! ♥️ Who remembers?!
A great performance by Sean Keane at The Johnstons Folk Music Festival! A sell out crowd were entertained with powerful renditions of his most popular songs as well as new material from his latest record ‘Gratitude’. Afterwards, Sean mingled with the fans and signed autographs! Who was lucky enough to get that experience??! Share if you did!
Would be great to get some highlights from this years festival-send them in!! And don’t forget festival continues with MR BRIGHTSIDE tonight in the Valley Inn!!
This Saturday folks!!!!
This years festival will be launched on Saturday 7th September in Lynch's Bar, Slane!
A night of trad with local group, The Chapel Street Band, fresh from performing at the Fleadh Cheoil in Drogheda!
SEAN KEANE HAS SOLD OUT!!! Hope everyone who wanted a ticket got one for this years festival! It’s going to be a cracker!!🎵🎶
What a great video that showcased the Fleadh in next door Drogheda! Well done to all involved! We really are a great musical nation!
to last years concert when our very own Eugene Gallagher took to the stage. Eugene is a fabulous performer, take a listen! 🔥💥🎵🎶
So much depth to the history of the Johnston’s legacy, thoughts????
https://youtu.be/LcyqipToySc
Doc project for DFS
Back by popular demand again folks Grab your tickets while they last!!
Sean Keane in concert in Slane Church of Ireland on Friday 13th September Tickets €20
Tickets available from Slane Hub 041 9824000
13th of September folks! Great things are coming!!! 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵
Coscáns new video containing great scenes and brilliant music! Check it out! They never disappoint! 🎵🎶🎵🎶
After the huge success of our last video, we are proud to present our new video. Please View, Like, Share
Thank you all so so much
Millmount Morning / Mornington Dawn / The Apostles' Stone
A nice little piece on Slane by RTE.
With a little snippet of music by The Johnston’s - travelling people 🎶🎵
The television series 'Discovery' visits Slane in County Meath and finds it is not just a pretty village above the well-wooded slopes of the Boyne Valley, but also an area laden with historical sites dating back to pre-historical times.
Beautiful picture of Slane this new year!! Happy new year Everyone!!! May it be full of health , happiness and some music!🎵 🎶 ☘️
This is Slane 2019, Happy New Year Slane hope it's a great one!
Once again our village stands out for its musical talent! Couldn’t be prouder!
6th class students of St Patrick's National School, Slane Co. Meath have recorded the Band aid classic 'Do They Know its Christmas' at Jealoustown Studios to raise funds for St Vincent De Paul by selling the cds and via the online platform GoFundMe.
Get yourself down to boyles of Slane this January 25th for an unmissable event!🎵
Another reason to visit Slane! Friendliest people you’ll ever meet! Just pop in to one of our shops in the village and find out why! 💪🏻☺️
WOW!!! We have just won the friendliest place in Ireland at the retail excellence awards in Killarney, Slane is officially the friendliest place in Ireland 😀
Eugene Gallagher you couldn’t have made the community of Slane any prouder!!!
Amazing performance it was a real honour to have you play at this years festival! For those of you who missed it take a listen!
Credit: Helena G (thank you!!!)
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What a performance! In case you missed it, here’s a clip of Lucy Johnston and Mick Maloney singing it out at Slane Castle! 🎶🎵🎶
Eugene Gallagher you couldn’t have made the community of Slane any prouder!!! Amazing performance it was a real honour to have you play at this years festival! For those of you who missed it take a listen! Credit: Helena G (thank you!!!)
