Roll With It: Odds slashed on Oasis return to Slane Castle
The Gallagher brothers might only just be gearing up for the international leg of Oasis' Live '25 reunion, but the rumour mill is already in overdrive – and Irish fans are dreaming of a return to one of the country's most iconic venues.
Bookies BoyleSports have even slashed the odds on Liam and Noel keeping the reunion rolling into 2026, with whispers growing that Slane Castle could be set to welcome Oasis back three decades after they first stormed the stage there in 1995. Lord Henry Mount Charles with Oasis band members Noel Gallagher and Gem Archer at Slane Castle in 2009. Pic: Arthur Carron/Collins Photos
Slane, of course, is the hallowed ground where rock 'n' roll legends strut their stuff – and if Liam's teasing is to be believed, Oasis might just be next in line to shake its stone walls once again.
Odds of a fresh run of worldwide blockbuster gigs in 2026 are now at 1/2, with Slane and Knebworth both in the running.
BoyleSports spokesperson Lawrence Lyons said: 'Croke Park was absolutely bouncing when Oasis took to the stage and speculation is mounting that the lads will seize the momentum. It's clear that the fans are hungry for more and the odds suggest a 2026 tour could soon move from a maybe to a definitely.' Liam Gallagher of Oasis performing at Slane Castle in 2009. Pic: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie
Feeding into the rumours, Liam took to TikTok to share a throwback image from Slane and then one from their most recent gig at Croke Park.
Fans were quick to take to the comments to share their excitement at this potential easter egg.
'Slane 2026?' one user wrote, while another shared the sentiment, adding: 'Rock on slane 26' The Oasis crowd at Slane Castle in 2009. Pic: Collins Photos
'Come on Liam, BOOK THE CASTLE for 2026' a third penned.
'SLANE 2026!!! Please god almighty!!!!' a fourth added.
Lord Mountcharles says Oasis are 'always welcome' at Slane Castle – but that he isn't ready to announce a headliner for next year's concert. Oasis at Slane in 1995. Pic: Independent NewsAlex Conyngham, who took over as lord of the castle following his father Henry's death, announced earlier this month that he plans to hold a major concert on the historic grounds in 2026.
Mr Conyngham called Oasis 'one of the great rock 'n' roll acts in modern history'.
Speaking about the Croker gigs, he said: 'I was delighted for the fans… Not many bands could have people out singing in the streets like that'. He said that Oasis 'would always be welcome' at Slane, but stopped short of giving any hints as to whether the Gallaghers would be playing Meath in 2026.
He noted Oasis had played Slane twice before, as an opening act for REM in 1995 and again as a headliner in 2009.
Mr Conyngham pointed out that if the band was to play Slane again, they would be the second group to play the venue three times, joined only by U2. He said anyone could play the venue next year, explaining: 'Over the years we have been known to switch genres.' He noted that while Slane Castle has a reputation as a rock 'n' roll venue, it has also hosted rapper Eminem and pop star Harry Styles.
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