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Irish Examiner
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Bernard O'Shea: Oasis wasn't just a gig but a reminder of who I was and who I'll always be
1. We're getting older, man, and I don't like it The last time I went to an Oasis gig, my biggest concern was whether I could sneak a nagging of Pernod into a plastic Coke bottle without the bouncer noticing. This time, my biggest concern was whether my Apple Watch would count the steps from the car park to the stadium because, honestly, I needed them. Somewhere between those two gigs, I went from 'live forever' to 'will my knees hold out if there's a second encore?' At first, I thought I'd be fine. Sure, I've been to plenty of gigs in recent years. But Oasis is different. Oasis is tied up with an age where your metabolism still worked, when you thought Guinness was a food group, and when you could go out three nights in a row and still make it to work on Monday morning. A wide-angle shot captures the full expanse of Croke Park, Dublin, as fans don iconic bucket hats and striped Adidas jackets, eagerly awaiting Oasis's return to the stage. Picture: Chani Anderson. Back then, a hangover was a badge of honour. Now it's a medical condition that might require a GP referral. Standing in that crowd, I looked around and thought: 'We've all gotten older.' The same people who once threw pints in the air to 'Cigarettes & Alcohol' were now carefully navigating the sticky stadium floor because their Skechers don't have great grip. There were lads there who, in the 90s, would've started a mosh pit; now they were googling 'symptoms of plantar fasciitis' at half-time. 2. I'm not the only one addicted to my phone The gig hadn't even started when I noticed it. Thousands of people were already holding up their phones to film the empty stage. Not Liam, not Noel, not even the roadies—just the stage. I thought, 'Why are you filming this? It hasn't started yet.' Then I realised: I was filming it too. There's something about being at a live gig that makes you think you're a documentary filmmaker. The second the lights dim, you whip out your phone, as if your shaky, muffled video will ever compete with the professionally shot concert film that'll end up on Sky Arts in six months. But you can't help it. You want proof. You want to capture the magic. Oasis made their phenomenal 2025 return to Dublin last weekend. Picture: Chani Anderson Except here's the truth: you're not capturing the magic. You're capturing 47 minutes of footage where you can only see the back of some lad's head, hear your own off-key screaming, and get occasional glimpses of Liam's parka when the camera wobbles in the right direction. The irony, of course, is that Oasis were the soundtrack to an era before smartphones. The 90s were when you lived in the moment because there wasn't another option. If you wanted to remember a gig, you bought the bootleg CD from some fella in a car park the next day. 3. Everyone knew all the words. I mean everyone. There are moments in life where you realise just how collective an experience music can be. For me, that moment came during Fade Away. Not the first chorus, not even the second, but every bit of it. This obscure B-side that I thought I was the only person in the stadium who knew, but no. Richard Ashcroft performing on stage at Croke Park, Dublin, as he supported Oasis during their Live '25 concert. Picture: Chani Anderson. There were middle aged men with beer bellies hanging over their jeans (including myself here), teenagers born after Oasis split up, people who probably hadn't listened to the album in 20 years—and every one of them belted out 'while we'r living the dreams we have as children fade away…' like their lives depended on it. It's proof that your brain stores everything, whether you want it to or not. I can't remember my PPS number, but I can belt out 'Slide in baby, together we'll fly' without missing a beat. 4. It was a nostalgic overload Going to an Oasis gig is like stepping into a time machine, except instead of sleek sci-fi chrome, the machine is covered in beer, chips, and the sweat of middle-aged fans. From the moment the first chords rang out, I was transported straight back to 1996. Oasis fan Liam from Dublin holds out his flag reading 'There We Were, Now Here We Are' as he waits excitedly outside Croke Park for his namesake to take the stage during Live '25. Picture: Chani Anderson. The clothes! Half the crowd was dressed in parkas, bucket hats, and round sunglasses at night. And it wasn't ironic either. These weren't costumes. These were uniforms. People weren't just attending an Oasis gig—they were attending a reenactment of their own youth. The songs themselves were pure nostalgia bombs. Every note was tied to a memory. Don't Look Back in Anger wasn't just a song—it was the college night out. Supersonic wasn't just a track—it was my first guitar lesson. Music doesn't just take you back; it shoves you back, hard. 5. No One Knows What Liam is Saying Between the Songs—and That's Okay Here's a fact: Liam Gallagher could read the Shipping Forecast between songs and nobody would notice. Because nobody knows what he's saying anyway. The music? Crystal clear. Iconic. A Richard Ashcroft fan in the crowd singing along at Croke Park, Dublin, during his support set for Oasis Live '25. Picture: Chani Anderson. But the moments between songs? Indecipherable. He'd mutter something into the mic, the crowd would cheer, and I'd be standing there thinking, 'What was that?' At one point, I swear he said, 'Shabba doo, sunshine, nice one, rkid, custard pie.' The crowd went wild. People around me nodded like sages. I turned to the lad next to me: 'Do you know what he just said?' 'Not a clue.' And that was enough. Walking out of Croke Park, I realised something. The Oasis gig wasn't just a night out. It was a reminder of who I was, who I am, and who I'll always be. Older, yes. Addicted to my phone, absolutely. Nostalgic, tick! Confused about Liam's muttering? Without question. But also—part of something bigger. And maybe, definitely maybe, that's what living forever really means.
Wales Online
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Oasis' Liam Gallagher swears at crowd after onstage remark is booed at Dublin gig
Oasis' Liam Gallagher swears at crowd after onstage remark is booed at Dublin gig Oasis fans flocked to Dublin to see one of the biggest gigs of the year, but Liam Gallagher was met with a strong reaction to one of his comments Liam Gallagher There were some jeers from the crowd at Oasis' second night in Croke Park when Liam mentioned Mayo, and Noel asked if anyone was from Manchester. The Britpop legends' second sold-out gig at Croke Park was just as electrifying as the first, with 80,000 fans belting out Oasis classics in the packed venue. The band had reunited in Cardiff, kicking off their tour and lighting up the Welsh capital with excitement. In Dublin, however, one comment didn't go down as well with the Croke Park crowd compared to Saturday evening. "Anyone here from Mayo?" Liam asked, before a chorus of boos erupted. "F***ing booing?!" he retorted, then added: "Charlestown? This one's for you," and kicked off Fade Away. Charlestown holds a special place in the hearts of Liam and Noel, as it's their beloved mum Peggy's birthplace. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter Peggy is attending both Dublin gigs, according to the Irish Mirror. Saturday also saw a tribute to Charlestown, which was better received. Article continues below Noel also faced his fair share of disapproval. Before performing Half The World Away, he asked: "Anyone from Manchester?" He was taken aback by the reaction, as the crowd started booing. Undeterred, he continued: "Excuse me, excuse me? Booing for the people in Manchester? Oh no, no, no, no, that won't do! Be nice!" As he introduced Half The World Away, he said, "This is for the Royle Family – the real Royal Family," a dig at the House of Windsor. Half The World Away was famously used as the theme tune for the BBC sitcom, The Royle Family. Article continues below In the lead up to Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, he clarified that he wasn't "anti-royal" but observed that the "appeal" of the monarchy had been "dwindling". "There are other things for people to be interested in," he remarked, before labelling the monarchy as "a bit farcical."
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Noel Gallagher makes dig at royal family on second night of Croke Park shows
Noel Gallagher made a brutal dig at the British royal family on the last night of their sold out Croke Park shows. The second night of the Live Forever songwriters sold out Croke Park shows has seen as much energy and interaction as night one with 80,000 fans belting out Oasis lyrics in a packed stadium. Before Noel started into Half The World Away after Talk Tonight Noel asked the crowd: "Anyone from Manchester?" But rather than some cheers, the crowd started booing, The Mirror UK reports. Shocked by the response, he added: "Excuse me, excuse me? Booing for the people in Manchester? Oh no, no, no, no, that won't do! Be nice!" As he introduced Half The World Away, he said: "This is for the Royle Family – the real Royal Family," a swipe at the House of Windsor. Ahead of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, he said he wasn't "anti-royal" but noted that the "appeal" of the monarchy had been "dwindling". Noel Gallagher on stage during the first of two Oasis shows (Image: Philip Fitzpatrick) "There are other things for people to be interested in," he commented, before branding the monarchy as "a bit farcical." Liam was also on the receiving end of a few boos when he gave Mayo a shoutout. "Anyone here from Mayo?" Liam asked, before the crowd started booing. "F***ing booing?!" he fumed, before adding: "Charlestown? This one's for you," and started into Fade Away. The town has a significant meaning to Liam and Noel, as it's where their beloved mum, Peggy is from. Peggy is attending both Dublin concerts, having avoided the all-standing shows in Manchester, so she is able to kick back in luxury surroundings. Saturday also saw a shoutout for Charlestown, but this went down a bit better. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Newlywed stars & 80k fans have a blast at Oasis' final Croke Park gig as Liam fumes after being booed over Mayo shoutout
OASIS went Supersonic as 80,000 fans descended on Croke Park tonight for their final Irish gig. Superstars Liam and Noel Gallagher took over Dublin's home of GAA for a second night — putting on another explosive show before bidding the capital farewell. 9 The reunion tour came 16 years after their dramatic split in 2009, when Noel quit after a brawl at a Paris festival Credit: Big Brother Recordings 9 Liam dedicated a hit to Charlestown, Co Mayo, where mum Peggy is from Credit: Big Brother Recordings Advertisement 9 Oasis fan Stiofan Obroin with his 16-month old son Setanta Se outside Croke Park Credit: Niall Carson/PA Wire 9 Bucket hat wearers were treated to a string of Britpop hits from the Manchester duo Credit: Niall Carson/PA Wire Fans flocked to the capital early to enjoy a day out in the summer sunshine before making the pilgrimage to Croker to see Oasis. Bucket hat wearers were then treated to a string of Britpop hits from the Manchester duo, with a number of celebrities also spotted enjoying the hottest ticket of the year. Advertisement They include newlywed Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson and her DJ hubby Denis Sulta, who tied the knot on Friday. Swaggering out on to the Croker stage, Liam screamed: 'Dublin vibes in the area!' And just like on Saturday, Liam dedicated a hit — this time Fade Away — to Charlestown, Co Mayo, where mum Peggy is from. But the star was left fuming after being booed when he asked: 'Anyone here from Mayo?' Advertisement And before jumping into Roll With It, Liam admitted he needed to learn to shut up on stage. He laughed 'Apparently, I've been yapping too much, getting myself in trouble for having a f***ing opinion!' Once again, the setlist featured crowd-pleasing hits including Acquiesce, Cigarettes And Alcohol and Live Forever. First snippet of Oasis live in Dublin emerges Fans were also treated to favourites including Supersonic, Some Might Say and Roll With It. Liam and Noel also lashed into Don't Look Back In Anger and Wonderwall before ending with Champagne Supernova. Advertisement Oasis has been a must-see for celebrities, with Croker also full of stars on Saturday. They include Irish model and top podcast host Vogue Williams. 9 Kevin, Luke, Glenda and Nadine Hoey from Louth Credit: SAM BOAL/Collins Photos 9 Charlotte, Marin and Friederike from Germany in Temple Bar ahead of Oasis Credit: SAM BOAL/Collins Photos 9 Michelle, Jennifer Anne Marie and Ruth from Co Clare Credit: SAM BOAL/Collins Photos Advertisement She shared snaps with her pals and husband Spencer Matthews — who was glued to his phone at one point during the epic set. Her best friend Joanne McNally was also there. Ex-Ireland and Leinster hero Johnny Sexton also met one of his fiercest former rivals, Owen Farrell, as he went to see the Gallagher bros perform with wife Laura. Rugby personalities were well represented at Croke Park on Saturday, with Brian O'Driscoll, 46, using the moment to aim a dig at younger pal Rob Kearney, who went to the historic show alongside wife Jess Redden. REUNION TOUR 16 YEARS AFTER DRAMATIC SPLIT Sharing a pic of 39-year-old Rob, BOD joked: 'Definitely Maybe was still s*ng his pants when this album came out!' Advertisement Former Liverpool star Peter Crouch also made the journey to Croke Park and posed for pics with fans during the concert. These included Jack Schiavo, who plays alongside Liam's son Gene in the band Villanelle, and said he was 'humbled' to meet the Premier League pundit. The support acts for the Dublin dates were Richard Ashcroft from The Verve and Cast, formed by John Power after he left The La's. Ashcroft was spotted out and about yesterday with his five Irish wolfhounds, taking the dogs for a walk in a hat and shades. Oasis announced their reunion tour in August last year. Advertisement It came 16 years after their dramatic split in 2009, when Noel quit after a brawl at a Paris festival. Oasis now head off to Toronto, Canada, for two shows — before they play a rake of gigs in the US and Mexico as part of a 41-date tour. 9 Richard Ashcroft and his Irish wolfhounds Credit: richardashcroftofficial/Instagram
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Liam Gallagher left fuming after boos from the audience at Croke Park night two
There were some boos in the audience at Oasis night two in Croke Park as Liam gave Mayo a shoutout, and Noel quizzed the audience if anyone was from Manchester. The second night of the Live Forever songwriters sold out Croke Park shows has seen as much energy and interaction as night one with 80,000 fans belting out Oasis lyrics in a packed stadium. But one comment didn't go down too well with fans at Croke Park when compared to Saturday night. "Anyone here from Mayo?" Liam asked, before the crowd started booing. "F***ing booing?!" he fumed, before adding: "Charlestown? This one's for you," and started into Fade Away. The town has a significant meaning to Liam and Noel, as it's where their beloved mum, Peggy is from. Peggy is attending both Dublin concerts, having avoided the all-standing shows in Manchester, so she is able to kick back in luxury surroundings. Saturday also saw a shoutout for Charlestown, but this went down a bit better. Oasis fans outside Croke Park before the show Noel faced his fair share of boos, too. Before performing Half The World Away, he said: "Anyone from Manchester?" However, he hadn't anticipated the response, as the crowd started booing. Shocked by the response, he added: "Excuse me, excuse me? Booing for the people in Manchester? Oh no, no, no, no, that won't do! Be nice!" As he introduced Half The World Away, he said: "This is for the Royle Family – the real Royal Family," a swipe at the House of Windsor. Half The World Away had been used as the soundtrack to the BBC sitcom, The Royle Family. Ahead of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, he said he wasn't "anti-royal" but noted that the "appeal" of the monarchy had been "dwindling". "There are other things for people to be interested in," he commented, before branding the monarchy as "a bit farcical." Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
