'Bring on the noise' - Oasis arrive in Dublin ahead of sold-out Croke Park gigs
Excitement is building as the Gallagher brothers and co. are set to play their first gigs on Irish soil since 2009 when they take to the stage at GAA HQ on Saturday and Sunday.
Rumours emerged on social media that the band were due to fly into Dublin on Wednesday, with some die-hard fans making the trip to Dublin Airport in the hopes of catching a glimpse of Liam and Noel.
And it seems the online rumours were true, with Oasis guitarist Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs sharing a picture of the Irish coast from the band's plane on his Instagram account on Wednesday evening.
"Bring on the noise," the musician captioned the post, which also included emojis of the Irish tricolour.
Oasis have been tipped to spend their stay in Dublin at the luxurious five star Intercontinental Hotel, located almost seven kilometres away from Croke Park, with hotel room prices start from €700 per night.
The property is nestled on two acres, homing 215 bedrooms in total, boasts five restaurants and bars and an award-winning spa for when the Gallagher's want to relax after their sold-out shows.
As well as promising privacy to guests, the hotel includes different suites with balconies that offer differing views of the courtyard and city skyline and an Italian marble bathroom with countless other additional amenities.
It wouldn't be the first time the Gallagher brothers have stayed there. In 2023, Noel hired a plush suite to conduct his press interviews for his High Flying Birds tour and promoting his new album.
The Gallagher brothers have a long and storied connection to the Ireland - their parents' homeland.
Born in Manchester to Irish Catholic working-class parents, Noel and Liam are the sons of Margaret 'Peggy' Sweeney from Charlestown, Co. Mayo and Thomas 'Tommy' Gallagher from Duleek, Co. Meath.
The Gallagher family lived in a council estate and were part of Manchester's vibrant working-class Irish community. The boys attended Catholic schools and Noel even played Gaelic football in his teenage years.
Growing up, Noel and Liam's mother was the central figure in their lives and the strongest influence in shaping their Irish sense of identity.
Peggy has previously said that she hoped to be in attendance at Croke Park this weekend for the band's sold-out concerts, but was recovering from hip surgery.
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