The legendary rockers will headline this year's show at Slane, with support from indie favourites The Charlatans and up-and-coming US band The Hold Steady.

The Stones last played Slane in 1982 and the announcement that they were coming back this summer prompted a ticket frenzy among fans.

The Bigger Bang tour kicked off in June and the band will stage 25 shows across Europe, including their one Irish date.

With rain forecast for the big day, the promoters warned concert-goers to dress appropriately - and pack their Wellington boots.

Gardai will be operating a traffic management plan to ensure fans get in and out of the village without too much disruption.

Concert-goers are being advised to use public transport when possible, but if driving, to leave plenty of time on the way to and leaving Slane.

Fans travelling from Northern Ireland should take the M1 and exit at Slane exit, then follow the signs for the concert.

Those driving should use the car parks provided, which open from 12 noon.



And festival-goers are also advised to stay away from the River Boyne, where bathing is prohibited.

The concert gates open at 2.30pm with the first act, Frankie Gavin, on stage at 3.30pm, followed by Tinariwen at 4.30pm.

The Hold Steady will take over at 5.50pm and the Charlatans will play at 7pm.

The Rolling Stones will then take to the stage at 8pm.

Meanwhile preparations have started on site for next week's double date of Tennents ViTal at Ormeau Park.

Among the acts lined up to play on Tuesday, August 21, and Wednesday, August 22, are Razorlight, Manic Street Preachers, Kasabian and The Killers.