US EditionLord Henry Mount Charles of Slane Castle Dies Aged 74
- Lord Henry Mount Charles, known for overseeing Slane Castle and its famous concert events, passed away peacefully on June 18 at the age of 74 after a prolonged fight with cancer.
- He launched concerts at Slane starting in 1981 to fund upkeep and transform the estate into a cultural venue featuring artists like U2, Oasis, and Robbie Williams.
- He also ran unsuccessfully for Fine Gael in the 1992 general election for Louth, and in 2015, he and his son opened a whiskey distillery at Slane Castle.
- The family expressed deep gratitude to the caregivers and staff at St James's Hospital for their support over the past ten years, asked for privacy during their time of mourning, and honored Lord Henry's lifelong commitment to safeguarding and celebrating Ireland's cultural heritage.
- His legacy endures through Slane Castle's ongoing cultural role and the impact of the concerts, which President Michael D Higgins called a unique turning point in Irish live music.
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