Garth Brooks Again!!

Brendan Bendar · 14-09-2021 11:34am #1

One of the best things that the lockdown brought us was the lack of these Aiken promotions ads. of aged has been coming to Ireland.

Now we have this Garth Brooks ‘controversy’ getting full publicity on Today with Clare Byrne.

Have we to listen to this crap for another six months while an artificial ‘storm’ is whipped up by the vested interests.

This thing should be ‘buried’ and treated for what it is in my opinion, a total kite flying exercise.

Pussyhands · 14-09-2021 11:38am

Welcome Home Gareth

14-09-2021 11:40am

Would have had you down as a country and western fan, Brendan, if I’m being honest. A stout fella poured into a pair of Wranglers heading to a Mick Flavin gig in the West County for a spot of dancing and maybe the ride from an auld one who recently lost her husband.

whisky_galore · 14-09-2021 11:58am

Sh1tstorm in a plastic novelty stetson, headgear of choice for his Irish fans.

Brendan Bendar · 14-09-2021 12:15pm

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Way off the mark there Dr. just braised off with these endless ads for ‘shows’ the end of next year.

Now I’m not a cynic ,but one could imagine a call like this to Brooks in his rest home in the States

”Garth how are ya, Ireland here”

”Ireland! That freakin swamp!

”Listen , G. Y’know Pat has been starved of live stuff for nearly two years-we could make a killing…They’ll take anything y’know…. Croke Park…the lot… thousands of cowboy hats still in the attic Garth”

”Keep goin buddy, my last concert drew 467 and a few dogs….how many nights?”

”A good few… like I said they’ll take anything even Noel Diamond would pack the place”

” jeez man… go set it up…I could do 10 nights next week…things a bit slow over here…and it’s Neil Diamond

maybe could do the ‘warm up’ Thanks a bunch, dude.

”Get back to you Garth”

jluv · 14-09-2021 12:19pm

And with all that is going on in the world, this was the lead story on the news at 5.30 yesterday evening! Seriously..

Rawr · 14-09-2021 12:45pm

Oh FFS. As an Irish Ex-pat I *did not* enjoy having the truly special & embarrassing task of explaining to people aboard why there were protests on the streets of Dublin about Garth F**king Brooks.

I might have understood if they were protesting the very idea of his presence, but filling the joke columns of European news for the sake of an extra concert date was not cool. For the sake of Irish everywhere, pull it together you line-dancing cretins!!

YellowFeather · 14-09-2021 12:47pm

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Noel Diamond??

silver2020 · 14-09-2021 12:53pm

if you like him, go see him, but can the media just eff off with what has been non stop sh1te about some 2 bit crooner that is past his best before date. Every feckin station has the same sh1te. Give over

Brendan Bendar · 14-09-2021 1:04pm

Liveline has it now…ffs

Idiots payed 400 clams a head the last one .

AMKC · 14-09-2021 1:28pm

I would be surprised if they fill 3 Garth Brook concert nights now never mind 5. He lost a lot of fans through his greed last time out and I guess he and his team have not learned there lesson in that time either.

Ash.J.Williams · 14-09-2021 1:32pm

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that was promoters greed

Patser · 14-09-2021 1:32pm

Has the Mexican Ambassador got involved yet?

Larbre34 · 14-09-2021 1:48pm

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He's having a kebab with Christy Burke as we speak.

In all seriousness though, the reportage suggests 5 nights over 2 weekends, wtf part of Croke Park is limited to 3 concerts do people understand??!!

Of course they could well be playing on the pandemic damage to promote this as a huge boon for the industry. If that does prove to be their game, they should get a kick in the hole and no concerts.

silliussoddius · 14-09-2021 1:54pm

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He's one of the Ahascragh Diamonds.

14-09-2021 2:06pm

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haha Had to do the same. It was a tough time. Explaining Conor McGregor added to the burden.

14-09-2021 2:08pm

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The Govt plan is to get Brooks to play ten nights in each province and for the Mexicans to pay for all our tickets. Can't see Obrador going for it, but fingers crossed.

Brendan Bendar · 14-09-2021 2:09pm

D’Arcy has it now…..first item on the programme.

Dont frikken tell me this isn’t a complete kite fly by the numerous vested interests who stand

to make tens of million from this.

They know how gullible Pat is and he is at his most gullible right now.

So far today this is the first item on the agenda on three main stream programmes.

Vested interest gone into overdrive……..

Patser · 14-09-2021 2:56pm

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Don't think it's that cut and dry. I think they have an automatic right to 3 nights in their planning permission (providing it meets basic licencing requirements) but there's nothing to stop them applying for additional licences. And from what I can see that's what's happening here. They are activating the 3 night permission, and seperately applying for 2 more.

After that residents or others can raise concerns and it's up to the council whether to grant the licences or not

Mam of 4 · 14-09-2021 3:03pm

If it goes ahead and people want to go , fair play to them . Life (somewhat) going back to normal .

TheValeyard · 14-09-2021 3:04pm

Can we just copy and paste the thread from last time?

Nevin Parsnipp · 14-09-2021 3:41pm

Krakin show from Garth in Croker last time out...would easily fill Croker for a three gig weekend.

Living in New Mexico now is Garth....same as Mexico he says..only CLEAN.

Hotels booked out already.....RyanAir flights doubled for the anticipated time.

Pubs /Ticket Agents/Hotels/Airlines/Taximen getting ready to pluck poor Pat as clean as a young priests ar$e.

A lot o folks don't get the STETSON bit.....hint....there is a chronic shortage of toilets in the Croke Park surrounds....

Brendan Bendar · 14-09-2021 3:54pm

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Good observation there Nevin, poor Pat will be boned and rolled like a Christmas turkey as the prices have jumped up rapidly in an attempt to gut out Pat totally.

This needs to be buried rapidly otherwise it will go on for months.

brevity · 14-09-2021 3:57pm

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Might bring down the site...

fryup · 14-09-2021 4:03pm

he was a great striker for Tottenham back in the day 😶

piplip87 · 14-09-2021 4:04pm

I'd imagine Pub, Hotels, even private coach hire companies are praying for this. No doubt he has friends in high places too although I'd say the residents will make sure they have "Unanswered Prayers". In fairness let him do as many nights as it takes. It's not cup of tea at all, but jaysus haven't we been trough enough shite this past 18 months, let those who enjoy him have something to look forward to.

Xander10 · 14-09-2021 4:09pm

Have we not suffered enough with the pandemic.

Fandymo · 14-09-2021 4:10pm

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What are you talking about? A kite flying exercise? The GAA is allowed 3 concerts a year as part of their deal with DCC. They don't need to fly a kite.

BobHopeless · 14-09-2021 4:12pm

Come back Covid, all is forgiven.

Fandymo · 14-09-2021 4:15pm

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Yep, all quiet down Garths way.

Garth Brooks's Annual Income / Salary:

Per Year: $49.08 Millions

Per Month: $4.09 Millions

Per Week: $943,910.26

Per Day: $134,474.89

Per Hour: $5,603.12

Per Minute: $93.39

Per Second:$1.56

Fandymo · 14-09-2021 4:20pm

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"wtf part of Croke Park is limited to 3 concerts do people understand??!!" - I think its yourself with the lack of understanding. Croker isn't limited to three concerts a year. In 2018 they had 4, same in 2009. They are allowed have 3 without applying for planning permission. There is no limit to the amount they can apply for after that.

Gregor Samsa · 14-09-2021 4:25pm

I'm no GB fan, but I'll never understand local residents who bought or rent properties in the literal shadow of a towering huge big hulking stadium, and then complain when said stadium is actually used.

GLaDOS · 14-09-2021 4:27pm

If I remember correctly, the main problem last time was 5 concerts in a row, including a Monday and Tuesday. I lived in Drumcondra for a bit and can understand residents being peeved about that, The crowds Croker brings can make the place a bit mental, having that 5 days in a row, 2 of them work days, wouldn't be pleasant.

Doing it over 2 weekends may get a bit more traction.

Nevin Parsnipp · 14-09-2021 4:57pm

Croker is a business asset...can't survive on games alone...GAA do teriffic work in the communities all over the Island

Of course they are going to use their Stadium for additional revenue.

A lot o sneering from the dudes in the skinny black tees.

Cut it out and let's have a good hoedown

Yeeeeehaaa !

Brendan Bendar · 14-09-2021 5:39pm

Rumours going on that ‘tickets’ were offered for sale in the Midlands

€238 a pop.

Would not believe those rumours but in this day and age, anything possible.

I emphasise that these are just rumours, but the rush is starting already.

Let’s not panic folk, I think this will never get off the ground.

Just don’t want to listen to the free publicity.

AndyBoBandy · 14-09-2021 5:49pm

This is great news as it pretty much guarantees at least 3 Late Late Show country music specials between now and then featuring Nathan Carter.

A Late Late Show country special will literally whip the country into a frenzy!!!

I wonder are all the hats, flags and scarves from 2014 stored in a warehouse somewhere in Dublin, and the fella that decided to buy them all on the cheap is thanking his lucky stars that his long shot looks like it’s going to pay off…

buried · 14-09-2021 5:56pm

238 euros for a ticket to a heavy hitter mainstream pop act is nothing. They were selling pitch standing tickets at the back for Elton John in Cork for 380 a pop recently and now those tickets are all sold out. If ABBA ever do a real comeback tour, I'd wager tickets could be up to 600 for basic standing. And the people will pay for it.

Dempo1 · 14-09-2021 6:35pm

This again, it Ain't going to happen and I've a feeling of groundhog day all over again.

The Croke Park residents have already spoken, maximum of 3 concerts, Brooks still looking for 5 .

There is really simple solution for Brooks , The Pope squeezed 1 million into the Phoenix Park or he could cut out this nonsense and split the concerts into two venue's, there's enough of a pot of gold to fund two venue's.

I'm not sure as many people will have an appetite for thus having been stung badly once before.

14-09-2021 6:40pm

Is Mr Brooks a billionaire at this stage

dublin49 · 14-09-2021 6:45pm

Someone tell that eegit that every year we play 2 matches in Croker that only a fraction of the fans that want tickets get them.We are ok with him disappointing some fans ,its in our DNA.I cannot believe Croker's first sentence to his agent isnt "3 or none"' .

Dempo1 · 14-09-2021 6:48pm

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Not even close $400 million 😏

Tork · 14-09-2021 6:56pm

He'll sell out Croker with little trouble. Maybe not as many nights as they are aiming for but he'd sell out 3 with no trouble at all. There are a lot of people out there who like country music and keep mediocre acts like Nathan Carter and Mike Denver on the road. Ireland has always liked bad country music for some reason. Brooks might be more of a nostalgia act now (guessing here) but I know loads of people who bought his albums back in the day and loved his music. They're in their 40s and onwards now, so they can afford to go to these concerts. At a guess, a lot of these fans are women and there will be a lot of unhappy spouse's being dragged along to these.

Pete_Cavan · 14-09-2021 7:13pm

I'm pretty sure the planning restriction on concerts at CP is an average of 3 per year. No concerts last year means they can go above 3 this year with exceeding the average. It hosted 4 concerts in 09 but only one in 10. It host 4 in 18 but only 2 in 17.