Everything you need to know

It’s the most anticipated tour of the year – or, for those who came of age during the Britpop days of the 90s, the decade.

Oasis are back for their first gigs on Irish soil since 2008, with the Oasis Live ’25 reunion tour arriving in Dublin for two sold out performances at Croke Park on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August.

Tickets for all UK and Ireland dates sold out in less than a day after brothers, and band leaders, Liam and Noel Gallagher announced the reunion in 27 August last year.

If you’re planning to make your way to Dublin’s Croke Park for two nights of being a Rock ‘N’ Roll Star, then do we have everything you need to know right here? Definitely Maybe.

Croke Park, the island of Ireland’s largest stadium and the home of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), will be the venue for Oasis’ Irish shows.

The ground has a capacity of more than 80,000, meaning more than 160,000 people could see Oasis over the two nights (although some may have been lucky enough to snag tickets for both shows).

The big question for many – but Oasis’ UK and Ireland dates have been sold out across all venues in the face of huge demand.

However, there is still hope – limited tickets can be bought from the official Ticketmaster resale site, where fans who can no longer go sell their seats.

However the tickets can come and go quickly.

Doors open at 17:00 BST, with strictly no camping or queueing allowed outside Croke Park (more on that below).

With several entry ways into the stadium, it is important to know which colour gate you enter through, which can be found on your ticket information.

Support acts are expected to begin at 18:00 BST.

Oasis have typically been starting their two-hour set about 20:15 BST. The concert is expected to end about 22:30 BST.

Concert promotor MCD have said patrons are advised to allow sufficient time to travel to the event and pass through security checks.

No camping of queueing is allowed at the venue ahead of time – if you do turn up early, you will be turned away at restricted area points around Croke Park.

MCD say this is to avoid disruption to residents of the area’s around the venue.

Strict security checks will be in operation, with everyone subject to be searched as a condition of entry. Searches can also take place once inside the venue, MCD said.

There are strictly no camping/collapsible chairs permitted on site and gig goers are especially advised not to bring large bags or backpacks as they may experience delays or refused entry.

There will be no storage facilities on site.

And a final word – there are no re-admissions to the concert. If you leave, you won’t get back in.

The band have had two support acts throughout the tour – and both are big names from Britpop’s heyday.

Richard Ashcroft, former frontman of 90s rock band The Verve, will play before Oasis take the stage.

Ashcroft has a long association with the Gallagher brothers and one of the band’s most beloved songs – Cast No Shadow from 1995’s (What’s the Story) Morning Glory – was written about him.

The Liverpudlian indie rock band Cast are also performing, opening the show.

Similar to the Gallagher brothers, Cast frontman John Power has an Irish connection from his Wexford-born father. Last year Power received his an Irish passport.

Oasis will also be augmented by a brass section, and backing singer Jess Greenfield, who is part of Noel’s side project the High Flying Birds.

With traffic delays highly possible fans are being encouraged to walk, cycle or use public transport.

For those heading to Dublin by train the nearest railway stations are Drumcondra and Clonliffe Road, which are both about a five-minute walk from Croke Park.

The closest Dart (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) stations are Connolly, which is a 15-20 minute walk, and Clontarf, which is a 20-25 minute walk.

The following Dublin Bus routes all serve Croke Park: 1, 7, 13, 14, 16, 19, 27a, 29a, 31a, 31b, 32, 33, 40, 40b, 40d, 41, 41b, 41c, 42, 43, 44, 53, 123 and 122.

There is no public parking at Croke Park and traffic cordons will be in place at least two hours before the event.

The organisers advise against parking in local residential areas. If you must drive you are advised to use a car park in the city centre and get public transport to the venue from there.

At the moment, it’s looking good – sunny weather and temperatures in the low 20s. Keep an eye on the BBC weather page for the latest updates.

Liam and Noel Gallagher’s parents, Peggy and Thomas, are both Irish and emigrated to England.

Peggy left Charlestown, County Mayo in 1961 at age 18, originally working as a housekeeper in Manchester.

It was in Manchester where she met Thomas Gallagher, who hailed from the County Meath village of Duleek.

Speaking to the Irish Mail on Sunday in June, Peggy, 82, said she was hoping to attend one of the Croke Park shows even if she has to “hobble around” after having knee replacement surgery earlier this year.