In pictures: Oasis make triumphant return to Ireland at Croke Park
Noel and Liam Gallagher performed a spectacular two-hour, 21 song set to a huge crowd in Croke Park for their first of two concerts at the GAA's headquarters.
Photographer Chani Anderson was there with her camera to capture the show for the Irish Examiner.
Liam Gallagher stands with hands behind his back, poised to erupt on stage at Croke Park, Dublin, during Oasis Live '25. Picture: Chani Anderson
Oasis band member Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs pictured on the big screen as the band performs on stage at Croke Park, Dublin, during Live '25 … PICTURE Chani Anderson
Richard Ashcroft performing on stage at Croke Park, Dublin, as he supported Oasis during their Live '25 concert … PICTURE Chani Anderson
Rory Campbell and Sharon Brady pictured in the audience at Croke Park, Dublin, enjoying the atmosphere during the Oasis Live '25 concert … PICTURE Chani Anderson
Security hand out glasses of water as steam rises off more than 80,000 fans singing and dancing in unison at Croke Park, Dublin, during the Oasis Live '25 concert … PICTURE Chani Anderson
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Newlywed Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson and her DJ hubby Denis Sulta, who tied the knot last week, were ecstatic as they arrived to the show. The couple posted selfies of themselves beaming as they watched the Gallagher brothers belt out their biggest hits. FAMOUS FACES Love/Hate and Game of Thrones actor Aidan Gillen attended Sunday night with his partner Camille O'Sullivan, while Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie, who earlier performed a DJ set in Dalymount Park, was photographed with renowned Irish writer and musician BP Fallon. TV presenter Laura Whitmore was seen going in a VIP entrance with her husband, Scottish comedian Iain Stirling, while Manchester boxing legend Ricky Hatton was seen wearing a black bucket hat for the show. Dancing With The Stars judge Arthur Gourounlian and his Virgin Media host hubby Brian Dowling 'made memories for life' as they watched the gig with their pals. RTE 2FM presenter Lottie Ryan posted clips of herself and her hubby Fabio screaming out the words to Champagne Supernova in the crowd. 'IN HIS ELEMENT' Lottie gushed that Fabio was 'in his element' as she passionately sang the chorus with 80,000 fans. Fellow RTE star Baz Ashmawy returned for round two of Oasis mania - but this time he had a special plus-one. TV's favourite architect Dermot Bannon shared snippets from the concert on Instagram. The presenter, who had already caught the band earlier in their tour, brought his daughter along to Croke Park for the sold-out Sunday show. 9 Laura Whitmore was seen going in a VIP entrance with her husband Iain Stirling Credit: Mark Doyle 9 Actor Aidan Gillen attended Sunday with his partner Camille O'Sullivan Credit: Mark Doyle 9 Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie was photographed with writer and musician BP Fallon Credit: Mark Doyle Bannon swapped blueprints for bucket hats as he enjoyed the legendary band's set with the rest of the roaring stadium. Former Ireland AM host Anna Daly made sure to get into the Oasis spirit, arriving at Croke Park with a big gang of pals for the second night. The TV presenter and her friends fully embraced the nostalgia, kitting themselves out in retro bucket hats as they belted along to the Gallaghers' greatest hits. And TikTok sensation Eric Roberts had a legendary night out with his dad at the gig as they both wore Adidas outfits. 'YOU COULDN'T BEAT IT' Eric wrote: 'Oasis with Dad you couldn't beat it.' About 3,000 fans who couldn't get tickets gathered outside Croke Park to listen to the music on Sunday night with a video of them swaying to iconic Royle Family theme tune Half the World Away and bouncing to Definitely Maybe stomper Cigarettes And Alcohol. There have been rumours of an Oasis European tour being in the pipeline in 2026, which might includes dates at Knebworth, 30 years exactly after the band played to 250,000 fans over two nights at the iconic venue. Irish fans will be praying Liam and Noel return to these shores in 2026 if they do line up more shows on this side of the world. 9 Dominic West attended with his two sons, Senan and Frank Credit: Mark Doyle 9 Ricky Hatton was seen wearing a black bucket hat for the show Credit: Mark Doyle
