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Ahead of rocking out Slane Castle to a hyped crowd, music legends Metallica made a generous donation to one of Dublin's busiest homeless centres.

During rehearsal for the Slane gig, which has received rave reviews, they donated €35,000 to the Capuchin Day Centre.

It was announced on the band's 'All Within My Hands Foundation' Instagram page, which shared an image of the band holding the cheque.

They said: "This leg of Metallica's World Wired Tour starts with a special bonus donation during rehearsal to the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People where they welcome people in need of food aid who have no home or are socially excluded and provide care with respect and dignity."

Based on Arran Quay, the Capuchin Day Centre was founded by and is run by Fr Kevin Crowley.

It serves breakfast to hundreds of people in need every morning, and then dinner to even more.

They also provide clinics and aid including clothes and supplies.