Gallagher Brothers Recall GAA Days Ahead of Croke Park Reunion

UPDATE: The Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, are set to reunite at Croke Park for their much-anticipated Oasis gigs, but it won’t be their first appearance at this iconic venue. New reports confirm that both brothers played Gaelic football as youths, with Noel famously scoring a point at Croke Park in a 1983 exhibition match against Kilmacud Crokes.

The excitement surrounding the upcoming concerts is palpable, as fans scramble for last-minute tickets. The demand has been overwhelming, with tickets selling out almost immediately when they were released earlier this year. Currently, limited resale options are available through platforms like Ticketmaster, though they tend to vanish quickly.

In a recent post, the Twitter account RareIrishStuff shared a nostalgic photo of Noel from his Gaelic football days, sparking memories of his time at Oisin’s GAA club in Manchester. “There’s a picture of me somewhere scoring a point at Croke Park,” Noel reminisced. “I was in a Gaelic football team in Manchester, and we were a great team too.”

Noel’s history with Gaelic football is rich; he recalls Oisin’s winning multiple championships during his youth. “We were Lancashire champions many times,” he stated, although he later shifted his focus from football to music. “I played soccer as well. And then I gave up both when I discovered marijuana,” he revealed.

Kevin McNeill, a former teammate at Oisin’s, remembers playing alongside the Gallagher brothers, noting Noel’s skill as a corner-forward. “Noel was a very skilful, tricky footballer,” McNeill said. “His score in that game in Croke Park must have been from open play.”

As for the 1983 matchup, it was a pivotal moment for both teams, although little attention was given to it at the time. Paddy O’Donoghue of Kilmacud Crokes recalled, “We made the U-15 county final but lost to St Anne’s,” highlighting the competitive spirit that characterized that era.

With the Oasis reunion concert just around the corner, the buzz is intensifying. Fans are eager to share their memories and experiences, making this not just a concert but a celebration of Gallagher’s storied past.

For those still looking to attend, last-minute tickets are available on the official Ticketmaster resale site, though they are scarce. Other resale platforms like Viagogo and StubHub also offer tickets, but fans are advised to exercise caution and purchase through official channels whenever possible.

As the countdown to the concert continues, the anticipation only grows. Will the Gallagher brothers reflect on their GAA days during the concert? One thing is certain: the stage at Croke Park will echo with the memories of their youth and the music that defined a generation.

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as fans prepare for an unforgettable night at Croke Park!