Excitement building ahead of Oasis Croke Park gigs
James Cox
The countdown is on ahead of Oasis taking to the stage in Croke Park with excitement building among fans who have been lucky enough to secure tickets.
The Gallagher brothers will play two sold gigs tonight and tomorrow at GAA HQ.
A total of 160,000 fans are expected in the venue over the next two days, with gates opening at 5pm this evening.
The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft is the support act for Oasis, and 90s nostalgia will be in full swing as he finishes his set with their smash-hit Bitter Sweet Symphony.
Fans who have taken in Oasis reunion shows in Manchester, London, Cardiff and Edinburgh have all given the show rave reviews, so fans in Dublin are in for a treat.
Oasis' set includes some of their biggest hits including Acquiesce, Some Might Say, Cigarettes & Alcohol, Rock ’n’ Roll Star, and of course Wonderwall and Champagne Supernova, which finish the gig.
Noel and Liam Gallagher's Irish heritage is well documented so they are likely to dedicate plenty of the evening to engaging with the sold-out crowd.
They could be heard performing Cigarettes & Alcohol at their Croke Park soundcheck on Friday night.
Noel Gallagher was pictured enjoying Brady's pub in Maynooth on Friday, where he also posed for some pictures with excited fans.
The weather could not be better for the gigs, with highs of 27 degrees forecast for today, and 25 for tomorrow.
Oasis band members have been enjoying the sunshine in Dublin ahead of their two-night run at Croke Park this weekend.
Oasis guitarist Paul Arthurs, also known as Bonehead, Gem Archer and Joey Waronker, have shared photos on social media of themselves swimming in the sea and hanging out on the beach.
