Slane castle is an epic venue. I think most major acts have played there and a lot of them have recorded their live dvd there. I am sure it will be a great gig, but there will be pressure on all sides for moving a large number of tickets.

I read a couple of years ago that thd organizer or site owner refused bon jovi cause they did not think bj was an appromriate act for the venue. So the fact they are playing this venue next summer makes me wonder how this came to life.

I would personally love to be at the gig cause i think the country, the venue and the historic character of the place will lead to an amazing atmosphere.

Wether it will be a succes on every level, they will have to pull out everything they have... good promotion, a great support bill, a right ticket price strategy and finally an amazing show with a great setlist so the reviews can be estatic afterwards. Just to prove all the critics wrong.