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The Main Event- Slane | 5

The Main Event- Slane | 5

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This episode tells the stories behind the rise of Slane and Croke Park as Ireland’s major music venues.


We hear why Bruce Springsteen lost the plot, how promoter Peter Aiken blew all his money on a circus and about Alex Conyngham’s life as a young aristocrat rising through the ranks, from backstage VIP security to become Slane boss.


Plus, Moby tells us couldn't really warm to Slane headliner Bryan Adams.




This podcast series is hosted by Róisín O and is produced by Headstuff.

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