John Meagher: Slane goes country – Luke Combs tunes up for new era at the castle

John Meagher: Slane goes country – Luke Combs tunes up for new era at the castle

Nashville-based singer has won millions of fans around the world

It has been headlined by rock bands, pop stars and hip-hop royalty, by established artists and comparative newcomers, but Slane has never gone ­country. Until now.

Luke Combs will lead Slane Castle into a new era next year – the first show at the fabled venue since the death of Henry Mount Charles, the man who conceived the idea of putting on big concerts at his country pile next to the Boyne.