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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I've life-long memories from Oasis' rite of passage Cork '96 gigs – Croke Park shows will be special for a generation
Oasis have collected an army of younger fans over the years GIG OF SUMMER I've life-long memories from Oasis' rite of passage Cork '96 gigs – Croke Park shows will be special for a generation THIS weekend will be special and if you were there the first time you'll understand just how special. Oasis may have collected an army of younger fans over the years, followers who have had their dreams come true this summer at finally being able to see their heroes for the very first time. 6 Fans have flocked to Oasis concerts for years Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News 6 The Oasis Live '25 Tour has sent fans into a frenzy Credit:For many of us, seeing Liam and Noel on stage together, the songs, the atmosphere, just the general mood that goes with an Oasis concert, will be a throwback to those 1990s teenage years when life was a lot simpler. This week marks 29 years since Oasis were at the centre of the music universe when they played two iconic shows at Knebworth. But days later the lads were in Cork for two era-defining shows at Pairc Ui Chaoimh - gigs which became a rite of passage for a legion of Irish teenagers. And we still talk about it. It was the summer of 1996. The Euros in England were on, as was the Olympics in Atlanta. (What's the Story) Morning Glory had been released the previous October but we had to wait until the following summer before the band would bring an album and a cultural phenomenon to massive outdoor audiences. I had just turned 18. This was our summer of love. Pairc Ui Chaoimh was our Knebworth. Oasis had performed their first big headline shows in Ireland in March 1996 when they played two nights at the Point where I saw them for the first time (I was on a family holiday when they supported REM at Slane in July 1995 and my mother wouldn't let 16-year-old me near the Tivoli in September 1994). Within a couple of months of those shows it was announced we wouldn't have to wait too long for their return to Ireland but this time it would be bigger, during the summer, outdoors and very excitingly - outside of Dublin. Back in the 1990s you had to go to HMV, queue up and race to the counter once the doors opened. Your phone wasn't your ticket because there were no mobile phones, no computer screens and certainly no dynamic pricing. Ex-Celtic star goes wild as he does the huddle at Oasis gig with 70,000 fans It cost £22.50 (a full £8 more than their Point shows) to see a concert which would define our youth. So after my friend's mother had driven us into town at about 6am, we joined the queue like everyone else on Henry Street and 10 minutes after the doors opened at 9am we were all set for Pairc Ui Chaoimh on August 14, the first night of their two shows. I still remember the morning of the gig, slightly concerned that my lounge boy shift the previous night would prevent me getting a decent night's sleep. But I need not have worried. My dad dropped a gang of us to Heuston Station at about 6am for a 7am train to the Rebel County, bag of cans in hand and we were set. Naturally the journey down was full of arms around strangers, belting out Wonderwall, Live Forever and Don't Look Back in Anger. You never forget days like that. When we finally hit Cork, there was absolute carnage on St Patrick's Street, but the good kind. There was no trouble, perhaps the odd person who might have overdone it on the train down, but just a fun vibe of singing, street drinking in weather resembling this week's heat blast and trying to sneak out a few pints from pubs for pals who might not have hit 18 just yet. I've seen a combination of Oasis and Liam and Noel in various guises over 20 times since those early years but Cork stands out". Everyone seemed to make the walk down to the stadium together. I was lucky enough to have been there for Feile the previous year, a compromise with my mum for the guilt she felt at not allowing me to attend that first Irish Oasis show at the Tivoli. And once inside, we lay on the ground, got nostalgic with the Bootleg Beatles, went a bit crazy for the Prodigy and counted down the minutes to the lads walking on stage. And when they did at about 8.50pm to the sound of Columbia (a disappointing omission from their 2025 set list), Cork just exploded. The next two hours are a blur of songs, spilled beer and life-long memories that are still talked about. CROKE PARK WEEKEND The come-down on the train home was tough, while the next day I remember being jealous of the masses experiencing what we had the previous day. I've seen a combination of Oasis and Liam and Noel in various guises over 20 times since those early years but Cork stands out probably because of the stage of life I was at and because it was when Liam and Noel really were untouchable. I'm sure there were lads there that day who will be in Croke Park this weekend still sporting the same haircuts even if 30 years later mortgage, marriages, children and divorces have entered their lives. But teenage memories like this is why this weekend will be very special for a generation of us. So I'll be there giving it my best Suunnshinnnnes, Maaaaaybes and Mad For Its. Definitely, not Maybe. 6 Liam Gallagher of Oasis Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage 6 Noel Gallagher of Oasis Credit: Peter Byrne/PA Wire 6 The Gallagher brothers previously played at Pairc Ui Chaoimh Credit: PA Photos
BBC News
08-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Celtic's Irish contingent handle pressure 'amazing well'
Captain Callum McGregor believes Celtic's Irish players have done "amazingly well" to "accept the pressure" that comes with representing the Scales, Adam Idah and Jonny Kenny are all in line to feature in their homeland tonight (Tuesday, 8 July) as Celtic take on Cork City at GAA stadium Pairc Ui the first time the Scottish champions have faced the League of Ireland side in 16 years and McGregor is looking forward to the "special occassion"."It's been a while since we've been in that part of Ireland," the formed Scotland international said. "It feels so nice to come over and see the fans, let everybody see us in the flesh and hopefully give the best version of ourselves while we prepare for another long season."We're all looking forward to it. It's a special stadium and we want to go there and put on a show, just show the best of ourselves and hopefully have that connection with the supporters as well."When we get to come over and see everyone in person, then it's always a special occasion. We just want to come over and try and give the best."It's the second pre-season friendly game for Brendan Rodgers side after they narrowly beat Championship outfit Queen's Park on Friday, thanks to Sligo-born Kenny, who began to break into the squad at the tail end of last fellow striker Idah has been subject to criticism from sections of the support since his reported £9.5 million, but captain McGregor insists they handle the "demand" enforced on them."The expectation at Celtic is enormous for the local lads and for the Irish lads as well that come over, there's a huge expectation," added McGregor. "I think everyone in Ireland would give their right hand to play for Celtic so straight away there's a huge expectation, a huge demand on the guys that come."They need a little bit of time to adapt and accept that pressure but I think the boys who have done it have done it amazingly well and are a really strong part of the squad, so that's testament to them."
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cork Super Cup LIVE on Celtic TV tonight
The Hoops are in Ireland tonight (July 8) as they take on Cork City at the SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh. The match marks the inaugural Cork Super Cup, and is the first ever competitive men's football game to be played at the GAA stadium. Advertisement Catch all the action live on Celtic TV, with coverage from Gerry McCulloch and former Celt, Peter Grant live from 5:45pm ahead of a 6pm kick-off. Don't miss a minute of the action by subscribing to Celtic TV now! Subscribe now RETURNING CHAMPIONS It's the second of seven games across Scotland, Ireland, Portugal and Italy – and with summer storylines to unfold and new signings set to feature, it's not to be missed. Get the best value by unlocking access to all of the Hoops' pre-season fixtures today. Live match streams are available for Celtic TV subscribers worldwide with full match replays and highlights will be available on demand shortly after the game. Advertisement And with subscription prices frozen for an eighth straight season, there's never been a better time to join Celtic TV and follow the Bhoys every step of the way. Subscribe now PRE-SEASON FIXTURE SCHEDULE July 8 (KO: 6pm) – Cork City v Celtic July 12 (KO: 11am) – Celtic v Estrela Da Amadora* July 16 (KO: 7:30pm) – Sporting CP v Celtic July 19 (KO: 3pm) – Celtic v Newcastle United** July 24 (KO: 7:30pm) – Celtic v Ajax July 26/27 (KO TBC) – Como or Al Ahli v Celtic SUBSCRIBE NOW AND DON'T MISS Every pre-season fixture LIVE WORLDWIDE Exclusive training camp coverage Behind-the-scenes access, features & interviews Your first look at new signings in action Watch the Returning Champions worldwide, only on Celtic TV. Subscribe now EXCELLENT VALUE SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS With annual subscriptions for UK subscribers from just £50, and monthly and annual subscription options also available to supporters overseas, a Celtic TV subscription offers excellent value for those looking to follow the Celts through to the end of next season as they fight on all fronts domestically and in Europe. Advertisement Overseas subscribers can keep up with the Bhoys all season and watch SPFL, League Cup, and Scottish Cup matches live. UK & Ireland subscribers can enjoy pre-season games live*, while SPFL, League Cup, and Scottish Cup matches will have live audio, plus match replays are shown later in the day. All Celtic TV subscriptions also include superb behind-the-scenes access from our Lennoxtown Training Centre and exclusive content from within our Women's squad. *excluding Celtic v Newcastle United SUBSCRIBE ONLINE AT Upcoming Fixtures Celtic Vs. St. Mirren - Sun, Aug 8th 2025, 15:30 Buy Hospitality
Daily Record
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Queen's Park vs Celtic LIVE score and goal updates from the friendly clash at Lesser Hampden
Football is back for Celtic as Brendan Rodgers' side kick off their pre-season fixture card against Queen's Park. It has only been a 41-day break for the Premiership champions with the Scottish Cup Final defeat to Aberdeen still fresh in the minds of the boss and players. But it's on to a new season and it's back to Mount Florida - but this time at Lesser Hampden to take on the Spiders. New manager Sean Crighton will be looking to make an early impression - with Queen's Park suffering defeat to Clyde in their only pre-season match so far. But for Callum McGregor and Co it's the start of a campaign where they will look to make it five league titles in a row - and seal a domestic clean sweep. The likes of Kasper Schmeichel, Alistair Johnston and Adam Idah are still to return to Lennoxtown after their summer breaks - and it's a chance for the Celtic' back-up brigade to catch the eye of Rodgers. 17:06Alan Galindo 'When you're a big club they're never friendlies' - Brendan Rodgers Brendan Rodgers has explained the role of the pre-season fixtures for Celtic. They are not long back at their Lennoxtown HQ with the champions set to get first taste of minutes in the legs at the city Stadium. It's then a trip to Ireland to face Cork City at the Pairc Ui Chaoimh. When you drive up the hill here at Lennoxtown and you smell the grass again, it excites you about the season ahead. In the early stages of pre-season, it's really about the physical preparation and getting the players prepared mentally. They don't come together as a group until later on, but we seen the benefits of a really good pre-season last year. And for us, from a tactical perspective, it gives us the opportunity as well to make little tweaks to keep improving and keep ticking away the unpredictability of the team. Pre-season is always a tense and difficult period when you're one of the big clubs because there are no pre-season friendlies. I always call them tests. When you're a big club they're never friendlies. Then you add in to that the qualification for the Champions League. That means that you're trying to get to the end point that little bit quicker, because it's something that's very important to us. So we'll take that last qualification round when it comes and hopefully we'll be in a really good place by that time. 17:00Alan Galindo Pre-season so far So for Queen's Park they have been back on the grass and got minutes in the tank in recent weeks. Sean Crighton's troops have already had three games so far to warm up for the campaign ahead. They are ahead in their preparations with the Premier Sports Cup kicking off next weekend. They started with a 2-0 win over Annan Athletic at tonight's venue before a Glasgow Cup defeat behind closed doors at Broadwood against Clyde. On Tuesday they made the short trip to Coatbridge with two seperate teams - 11 subs at the break - taking to the field. That clash with Albion Rovers ended in a 3-3 thriller. For Celtic, this is the first of a busy pre-season schedule that will see them take in plenty of action on the road ahead of the new campaign.
The Irish Sun
03-06-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Emotional Saoirse Noonan says ‘my Grandad would be proud' after achieving rare record for Ireland in win over Slovenia
SAOIRSE NOONAN beamed "my Grandad would be proud" after she achieved a historic first in Ireland's win over Slovenia. The striker scored the winning goal as Advertisement 2 Saoirse Noonan scored the winning goal for Ireland against Slovenia Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile 2 She became the first person to play at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in soccer and GAA Credit: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile By starting for the Girls in Green, the 25-year-old became the first person to playing in the home of football . In 2020, she played full forward for the Rebelettes against She described it as a "surreal" occasion and revealed how much it would mean to her family . Noonan said: 'Carla called the team last night. Advertisement Read More on Ireland WNT "When I got the nod, I just told my parents and kept it a bit quiet and just tried to treat it like another game. 'The goal, when it went in and hit off my head, I could just see it dipping. I don't even know how I celebrated or anything. 'I just had a little moment, took a deep breath and was back into focus, we wanted to get that next goal quick. 'My Grandad would have been a proud man tonight, he would have been at every game with my granny, and this was the first time she's seen me play senior (for Ireland). Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive "It was emotional and it meant a lot to me. 'Being in Cork is enough motivation in itself. Wearing the Irish jersey is enough motivation. 'You can't make this up' - Irish fans in stitches at Ruesha Littlejohn's playful prank upon Katie McCabe's camp arrival "You don't need anything else really. It does add that little bit of grit. 'Since the new stadium's been built, I played here with the Cork ladies footballers at senior level. Advertisement "To come back wearing a different shirt, it's the same feeling, you're representing something you're really proud of. "It's phenomenal.' By beating revenge for the 4-0 hammering they received back in February. However, it was not enough for Advertisement Ireland will now face a third-placed team from League A in a two-legged promotion/relegation play-off in October. Win the play-off and Ireland would also gain a guaranteed play-off spot for the 2027
