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Spending surge in Dublin during Oasis gigs

Card spending in Dublin increased by 9 per cent over the weekend as Oasis played two sold-out Croke Park gigs, according to analysis from Revolut. Saturday was the first time in over 16 years that Oasis had played Ireland since Slane in 2009. Advertisement As a result of the two gigs, Revolut revealed that card spend soared by more than 9 per cent in Dublin last weekend when compared with the previous (August 9th-10th), with the volume of transactions rising by over 8 per cent. A similar surge in spending in Dublin was seen when Taylor Swift played at the Aviva Stadium last June. Over 16 per cent more was spent in Dublin bars, cafes, restaurants, and nightclubs over the weekend versus the previous one as fans partied hard. Anticipation had been building across the capital throughout August, with a pop-up store on St Stephen's Green setting the tone since opening on August 4th, as fans scrambled for sought-after Oasis merch. Advertisement Over last and the previous weekend, merchandise stores in Dublin recorded hundreds of thousands of euro in revenues, which is likely due to the store's lengthy queues. Owing to popular demand, the pop-up store has since announced extended dates. Oasis fans outside Croke Park. Photo: Collins Photos While spending on public transportation was down 9 per cent across the rest of Ireland, it rose dramatically by over 120 per cent in Dublin as Irish Oasis fans descended upon the capital for the gigs. Taxi drivers also benefited from the concerts, with a 15 per cent uplift in revenues last weekend. For those that missed out on tickets, there was still a party atmosphere across the county, with Dublin sales of store-bought beer, wine, and liquor rising by over a third versus August 9th-10th. Advertisement Adults aged 25-34 spent the most, followed by the 45-54 age group. Dublin restaurants, pubs, and licensed stores enjoyed a boost in 'Cigarettes & Alcohol' sales to Oasis fans across the weekend — the bank's Revolut Business customers recorded an increase in revenues, with those in the 'food, beverages or tobacco' industries experiencing a notable 2 per cent uplift when compared with the previous weekend. 'It's safe to say that Oasis 'Definitely Maybe' gave the Dublin economy a boost last weekend,' said general manager at Revolut Bank UAB - Ireland Branch, Malcolm Craig. 'Consumer spending of this level in just one weekend sends a very strong signal about the confidence of our more than 3 million customers in Ireland. Last weekend highlights the value of attracting genuine A-listers to Ireland and that Revolut remains Irish people's preferred way to spend.' Advertisement Oasis fans Amy and Stee from Nottingham for Oasis at Croke Park. Photo: Sam Boal/Collins Photos Oasis's Noel Gallagher has said he is 'proud' of his brother Liam and that he forgot how 'funny' he was. Following their return to Ireland at the weekend with two sold-out shows at Croke Park, the Britpop star opened up about their Oasis Live '25 reunion tour adding that he is 'completely blown away' by the response. Entertainment Noel Gallagher says he is 'proud' of brother Liam... Read More Speaking to talkSport's Andy Goldstein and Darren Bent, he said: 'Liam's smashing it. I'm proud of him. 'I couldn't do the stadium thing like he does it, it's not in my nature. But I've got to say, I kind of look and I think, good for you mate. He's been amazing. 'It's great just to be back with Bonehead (Paul Arthurs) and Liam and just be doing it again. 'I guess when it's all said and done we will sit and reflect on it, but it's great being back in the band with Liam, I forgot how funny he was.'