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Funeral details announced for Lord Henry Mount Charles

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Lord Henry Mount Charles, the eighth Marquess Conyngham, of Slane Castle, who died on Tuesday aged 74 after a long illness.

Lord Henry Mount Charles • 23 Jun

Mount Charles family opens Slane Castle gates this weekend for public condolences

Slane Castle open to public for tributes to Lord Henry

The family of Lord Henry Mount Charles will open the gates of Slane Castle this weekend, inviting members of the public to sign a Book of Condolence in honour of the late music promoter and custodian of one of Ireland's most iconic venues.

Music • 20 Jun

Lord Henry Mount Charles has died aged 74 / Image: PA

President leads tributes to Lord Henry Mount Charles

President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to Lord Henry Mount Charles, describing his contribution to live music in Ireland as "quite unique" following his death on Wednesday.

Music • 19 Jun

Lord Henry Mount Charles helped bring rock 'n' roll to the masses in Ireland

Lord Henry – king of the castle who made Ireland rock

He was the lord of the manor who helped bring rock 'n' roll to the masses in Ireland, ushering in a whole new era of music at the Big House and attracting huge names to play on his lawn at Slane Castle.

Music • 19 Jun

Lord Henry Mount Charles 1951-2025. Pictured celebrating 21 years of concerts at Slane in 2002. Rolling News.

A life in pictures: Lord Henry Mount Charles

Lord Henry Mount Charles, custodian of Slane Castle and one of Ireland's most recognisable aristocrats, has died at the age of 74.

Music • 19 Jun

Lord Henry Mount Charles became a household name in the 1980s as some of the world's biggest rock 'n' roll stars took to the stage at his picturesque Meath venue for era-defining concerts.

Lord Henry Mount Charles of Slane Castle dies aged 74

Lord Henry Mount Charles, best known for staging iconic rock concerts at his ancestral home of Slane Castle in Co Meath, has died at the age of 74.

Music • 19 Jun

Lord Henry Mount Charles

Funeral details announced for Lord Henry Mount Charles

Slane Castle open to public for tributes to Lord Henry

President leads tributes to Lord Henry Mount Charles

Lord Henry – king of the castle who made Ireland rock

A life in pictures: Lord Henry Mount Charles

Lord Henry Mount Charles of Slane Castle dies aged 74

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