Oasis fans warned about ticket issues inside Croke Park

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9 hours ago

Oasis fans are arriving to Croke Park in droves for the band's second sold-out night in the capital.
However, many of the Saturday night attendees have warned those following them about issues they experienced inside the stadium.
The first show didn't go perfectly to plan for some fans, especially those with standing tickets on the pitch. Oasis fans Mamush Grispen and Robbe Hendrick from Belgium in Temple Bar for the concert. Pic: Sasko Lazarov/© RollingNews.ie
A number of standing section ticketholders have said they were initially let in to Croke Park but weren't given a wristband, which are commonly used by stadiums to identify who is entitled to access into standing areas.
They were reportedly then later stopped from entering the standing area because of not having a wristband.
This caused delays for fans trying to get onto the pitch and secure a spot to watch the Gallagher brothers' first Irish show since 2009. Oasis fans Oonagh Linnane with Andy Nugent and Catherine Doyle at Stephens Green before the concert. Pic: Sasko Lazarov/© RollingNews.ie
Video footage from the concert shows a large number of fans still streaming onto the pitch after Oasis had already started performing.
There were further issues at the other end of the gig on Saturday night, with planned pyrotechnics for the finale not going off 'due to a technical issue'.
However, it won't be much of a concern for the tens of thousands of fans descending upon Croke Park for the second sold-out show as fans ultimately reported an unbelievable experience on night one. Oasis drones over Croke Park. Pic: TikTok
Footage has been circulating on social media since Oasis closed out the first gig and fans look set to be in for another night of pure entertainment.
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 Co Mayo.
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.'
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.'
'Best night of my life,' a third person shared, 'That will never be topped.'