It’s safe to say that Oasis fever has well and truly taken over Ireland.
Liam and Noel Gallagher are set to take to the stage on Croke Park over the weekend on August 16th and 17th with thousands of fans flocking to the capital.
If you were lucky enough to get tickets, here’s everything you need to know.
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What time do the doors open at?
Doors open at 5pm with the show set to kick off at 6pm.
There is a strict no camping or early queueing rule. Gardaí will be paroling the area to make sure that there is no early queueing. So just be there when the doors open!
When will Oasis be on stage?
It’s not confirmed but it’s likely they’ll come out around 8pm and be finished up at 10:30pm.
Who will be supporting them?
They will have two support acts.
Richard Ashcroft, the former frontman of nineties rock band The Verve, will delight the crowd ahead of the brothers coming out.
Liverpudlian indie rock band Cast will also perform.
Are there tickets still available?
There are handful of resale tickets on Ticketmaster at the minute. However, we imagine they will fly, so if you want to get your hands on them. Run!
How can you get to Croke Park?
Organisers are advising concert-goers to account an extra two hours into their journey time to and from Croke Park.
As traffic and parking delays are inevitable you are strongly encouraged to walk, bike, use public transportation or carpool.
If you do plan on driving, you will have to use carparks in the city centre as there is no public parking at Croke Park….
However, there are plenty of public transport options…
By Train: Alight at Connolly Station or Drumcondra. Full details at www.irishrail.ie.
By Luas: Croke Park is a 16 minute (1.3km) walk from Connolly Red Line Luas stop. The stadium is also just 15 minutes (1km) walk from both Parnell and Marlborough Green Line Luas stops.
By Bus: Dublin Bus routes nearest Croke Park include 1, 6, 7(a), 11, 13, 15, 16, 27(a/b), 33, 40(b/d/e), 41(b/c/d), 42, 43, 44, 53a, 122, 123, 130, H1, H2, H3 Full details at TFI.ie.
By Car: Concertgoers are being strongly advised to use public transport. There is no parking at venue so those travelling by car are advised to use city centre car parks.
On street parking is very limited due to Croke Park being situated in residential area. Patrons should be aware that illegally parked vehicles cause traffic disruption, and obstruction to movement of emergency vehicles.
There will be strict enforcement of all illegal parking in the area by Gardai and Dublin City Parking Services and such vehicles will be impounded or clamped and will be liable to a substantial fine.
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What does the road colour mean?
Your ticket has a road colour on it explaining what entrance you should use.
Blue route: Enter via Jones Road and Russell Street.
Red route (Cusack Stand): Enter via St James Avenue and Foster Terrace.
Yellow route (Davin Stand): Enter via St Margaret’s Terrace.
Green route (Front pitch standing): Enter via Josephs Avenue.
Red route (Front and main pitch standing): Enter via St James Avenue and Foster Terrace.
Do I need to bring cash?
Croke Park is a cashless venue, there will be card only payments at the bars and food vendors.
What is the age limit?
Under 16s must be accompanied at all times by a Parent/Guardian over 25, take full responsibility and remain with them throughout the event. Standing tickets are only available to persons aged 14 and over.
Strict age monitoring in place. Unaccompanied under 16’s will be refused entry without refund. All attendees must have a ticket. Recommended no under 5’s.
What can I bring with me?
The list of items you can’t bring with you is pretty extensive.
You are permitted A4 size bags and smaller. There can be no backpacks, large handbags, umbrellas, glass or cans, alcohol, personal seating of any kind, selfie sticks, flares, professional cameras, detachable lens, video cameras, audio recording devices, iPads, GoPro’s etc. You will be refused entry.
Items left unattended will be removed and disposed accordingly. Full list of prohibited items please click here.
There will be no cloakroom/storage facilities at the stadium.
