Oasis fans have their say after opening night in Croker
Last year, the moment many thought would never came arrived when the feuding brothers announced they were reuniting for a string of gigs in 2025, and while some didn't think the bromance would last until Ireland got its turn, they appear happier than ever.
Footage has been circulating on social media in the last few hours with one clip seeing the brothers walking out to the stage at GAA HQ holding hands much to the delight of die-hard fans. Oasis weekend is finally upon us, and anyone heading to Croke Park to see brothers Liam and Noel on Sunday are in for a treat according to those who went to the first Irish gig on Saturday. Pic: Samir Hussein/WireImage
The brothers, joined by fellow band members Andy Bell, Gem Arche and Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs played all their greatest hits and even paid tribute to Peggy Gallagher, the Mayo mammy of Liam and Noel.
Speaking to the crowd on Saturday, Liam wondered if there was anyone from Peggy's native of Charlestown in County Mayo.
We're typically not huge lovers of drones around here. But they made the sky above Dublin look very cool last night ahead of the @oasis gigs in Croke Park.
📸 @sryanbruenphoto pic.twitter.com/xdh46e71EY — Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) August 16, 2025
With the crowd erupting after Liam mentioned the town, the 52-year-old joked: 'There's only about five people there, you can't all be f*cking from there.' Oasis fans Mamush Grispen and Robbe Hendrick from Belgium in Temple Bar for tonight's concert. Pic: Sasko Lazarov/© RollingNews.ie
#OasisDublin #OasisLive25 anyone going tomorrow night you'll see the best gig of your life. Just hit after hit. Incredible night pic.twitter.com/Cm0H11FJuK — Graham (@Grahamspurs50) August 16, 2025
Social media has been rife with attendees of Saturday's gig wishing they could go again on Sunday, as they confirmed Sunday attendees were in for the 'best gig of your life.'
One said: 'Anyone going tomorrow night, you'll see the best gig of your life. Just hit after hit. Incredible night.'
Another shared: 'I turn 50 at midnight. This was the perfect farewell to the past.'
I turn 50 at midnight. This was the perfect farewell to the past. #Oasis #OasisLive25 #OasisDublin pic.twitter.com/DwqiVcLHSJ — Colin Devitt (@ColinDD44) August 16, 2025
'Best night of my life,' a third person shared, 'That will never be topped.'
Best night of my life. That will never be topped 😎😎🍺🍺❤️❤️ #OasisLive25 #OasisDublin pic.twitter.com/j49NEzi1Az — Conor Myles (@ConorMyles91) August 16, 2025
A fourth joked: 'The best performance by Mayo men in Croke Park since 1951.'
The best performance by mayo men in croke park since 1951 👏 #OasisDublin pic.twitter.com/iNAT2CO71z — The Kerry Sports Guy (@The_K5G) August 16, 2025
Gardaí are urging fans to follow their Oasis Concert Croke Park Traffic Managment Plan, and to take heed of signage in and around Croke Park, as roads will be closed all around the venue.
Gardaí and stewards will be on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly for concert attendees.
Doors opened at 5pm on Saturday, and will do so again on Sunday, with the show getting underway from 6pm with support acts Richard Ashcroft (formerly of The Verve) and Liverpudlian band Cast.
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