Eminem Set For Slane 2013

Eminem is set to play Slane Castle in August 2013. The controversial rapper cancelled an appearance at the annual concert in 2005, but is set to return to Ireland following his headline performance at Oxegen 2010.

The announcement of this huge Irish date was made this morning by Lord Henry Mountcharles, who stated: ''In 2005 I said Eminem was a stunning artist. He is even more so today. I am thrilled he is going to play Slane.''

Tickets go on sale Wednesday December 19th and gig is set to take place on 17th August.

Slane On For 2013, But Who Will Play?

The annual Slane Castle concert will return in 2013 after it's break in 2012. Following an announcement on Friday, the event organisers have stated that the concert will take place on two dates in Summer, with one in June and one in August.

It will be only the second time the gig has taken place twice in one year following U2's performances in 2001. Other memorable appearances at Slane include R.E.M (1995), Red Hot Chili Peppers (2003) and Oasis (2009).

The headliners will be announced at a press conference tommorrow morning so stay tuned to hear who we'll be seeing this year. Speculation is suggesting The Rolling Stones, Coldplay and Green Day, although we'll be hoping for something more like Radiohead or Blur, another two names being mentioned.

UPDATE: It's Bon Jovi. And ticket's are 79.50. Oh dear.