Liam Gallagher shares huge life revelation as Oasis headlines first Croke Park gig

Oasis kicked off their residency in Ireland for the first time since 2008 with the first of two headline shows at Croke Park on Saturday night (August 17)

Liam Gallagher made a ‘sober’ confession as Oasis launched their first gig at Croke Park on Saturday night (August 16).

After triumphant performances in Cardiff, Heaton Park, Wembley Stadium and Murrayfield Stadium, the Gallagher brothers returned to Ireland for the first time since 2008.

The last time Oasis performed in the country where they spent their childhood holidays was at Slane Castle, Ireland’s largest music venue. Their two sold-out nights in Dublin were hosted at the home of the GAA, the sports federation responsible for Gaelic football and hurling. With over 160,000 tickets snapped up, many Irish fans were left disappointed by their unsuccessful attempts to secure the coveted tickets last year.

Excitement was palpable throughout the city all day, with numerous bucket hats donned to combat the sun and soaring temperatures.

Once again, The Verve’s Richard Ashcroft served as the opening act, impressively downing a pint of Guinness in one gulp, choosing not to split the G.

Sticking to the same set-list they have used at all their gigs so far, Oasis kicked off their show with Hello, before diving into Acquiesce and Morning Glory.

Liam donned his signature green Kangol, while Noel wore a crisp white shirt, with the younger Gallagher announcing ‘Dublin City in the area’.

Before performing Some Might Say, Liam took a brief pause from singing to reflect on playing in Croke Park for the first time.

“I think I’m a Croke Park virgin! We haven’t played here before, have we? All I do know [is] this [is] the soberest I’ve been in Ireland since I was about four or five or something like that,” he said.

Whilst Liam is correct in stating it was his debut at the venue, Noel had previously backed U2 with his High Flying Birds in 2017, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Later during the evening, Liam criticised the audience’s clapping and Mexican waves just moments after hailing them as ‘lunatics’.

“I never asked you to clap out of time or do a Mexican wave. But you’ve gotta turn around and put your arms up and jump up and down like you don’t care.

“If I can do it, so can you,” he quipped.

This marked the first of two sold-out shows for brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, who dedicated their Be Here Now classic, Stand By Me, to their mother Peggy, from Charlestown County Mayo, who was confirmed to be in attendance for her reconciled sons’ comeback.

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