Neil Young is returning to Ireland for one night to play Dublin’s Malahide Castle on Thursday, June 26th. The 79-year-old will be joined by his band, The Chrome Hearts, with Van Morrison appearing as special guest.
Chrome Hearts members – Spooner Oldham (Farfisa organ), Micah Nelson (guitar and vocal), Corey McCormick (bass and vocal), Anthony LoGerfo (drums) – will bring a mix of old hits and new music.
Young is partnering with Farm Aid, an organisation he cofounded in 1985, to bring food direct from farms to the event. It is, according to promoters MCD, produced sustainability, served in compostable crockery and pays a fair price to the farmer.
When and where is it?
Young and Morrison will play Malahide Castle in Dublin on Thursday, June 26th.
What time should I arrive?
Gates are at 5pm, meaning the show is expected to start at 6pm. The concert should be finished by 10.45pm.
What songs will Neil Young play?
Below is a set list from his recent gig in Lakefield, Canada.
- Comes a Time
- Sugar Mountain
- I Am a Child (Buffalo Springfield song)
- Heart of Gold
- Field of Opportunity
- Out on the Weekend
- Love and Only Love (Neil Young & Crazy Horse cover)
- My Boy
- Mellow My Mind
- Harvest Moon
- Homegrown
- Love Art Blues (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young song)
- Long May You Run (The Stills–Young Band song)
- Helpless (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young song)
- Name of Love (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young song) (first time by Neil solo)
- After the Gold Rush
- Love Earth (Neil Young & Crazy Horse cover)
Encore
- Old Man
How do I get to and from the gig?
Though it is possible to drive, you are encouraged to use public transport to get to and from Malahide Castle. Allow yourself plenty of extra travel time, as traffic delays and congestion are inevitable.
Bus: Dublin Bus operates services to Malahide village from the city centre. The H2 and 42 routes connect with Malahide, while the 102 provides a direct route from Dublin Airport.
Marathon Coaches are offering private, direct return buses to the concert from Northwall Quay Bus Stop 7623.
Irish Concert Travel offer a similar service from the likes of Donegal Town, Sligo, Longford and Galway.
Train/Dart: Malahide train station is about a 15-minute walk from the concert venue and connects to city centre dart locations including Grand Canal Dock, Pearse, Tara Street and Connolly.
The Dart often runs extra services for concerts in Malahide, with the last train leaving the station sometime between 11.30pm and midnight.
Car: There is limited parking at Malahide Castle, but it is possible to drive to and from gigs. You are recommended to book parking by downloading the Evntz app and clicking ‘parking’ on the page for Neil Young.
Recommended car routes are:
- Via the M50: From Dublin city centre, west and south of Ireland, exit the M50 at Junction 3 (signposted M1 Belfast/Airport), continuing on to the R139. At the roundabout, take the second exit, continuing on the R139 for 2.6km. Turn left on to Malahide Road/R107. Continue straight for 4.2km, then take a right on to Back Road. Follow signs for car parks on your left.
- Via the M1: From the north of the country, exit the M1 at Junction 4 (signposted R132 Swords/Malahide/Donabate). Keep right, merging on to the R132. At the roundabout, take the second exit, keeping on the R132. At the next roundabout, take the second exit, again staying on R132. Take a slight left, merging on to Swords Rd/R106, and continue for 2.9km. Turn right on to the Dublin Road/R107, continue straight for 700m and then turn left on to Back Road. Follow signs for car parks on your left.
Are there any tickets left?
There are tickets left through Ticketmaster, at a cost of €97.45 each.
Download your tickets to your phone in advance, in case there are internet or connectivity issues at the site. Screenshots may not work on the day, as Ticketmaster often use live or dynamic barcodes that update regularly.
What’s the story with security?
Attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult to be permitted entry. You should bring an official form of identification – a passport, Garda age card or driving licence.
Bags will be searched on arrival, and you are advised not to bring a large bag to avoid the possibility of a lengthy delay or even refusal of entry. It is prohibited to bring alcohol, umbrellas, garden furniture, flares or professional recording equipment in with you.
What does the weather look like?
Most of Thursday evening should be dry and bright, according to Met Éireann, with temperatures around 17 degrees.
