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GARTH BROOKS HAS no plans to play in Cork next year, according to his spokesperson.
There was speculation the country music star would play in Páirc Uí Chaoimh in summer 2017 after the Lord Mayor of Cork, Des Cahill, said talks about staging a gig were underway.
However, a spokesperson for Brooks told TheJournal.ie: “We know of no such plans on his schedule.”
Cahill told the Neil Prendeville Show on Red FM Brooks and Adele were being lined up to play the newly-renovated venue.
He said negotiations with both stars are underway, stating: “June was the date I heard for Garth Brooks and July was the date I heard for Adele.”
Brooks’ fans were left heartbroken two years ago when he cancelled concerts planned for Croke Park.
Aiken Promotions had planned to bring the country singer to Dublin for five concerts, but the gigs were scrapped after Dublin City Council only licenced three.
Adele played the 3Arena in Dublin back in March.
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Another councillor repeating rumour as if fact. Who would have thought it?
Just aswell if he thought there was hillbillies in America he’d come across some rare ones in cork
The Hillbillies in Cork at least do a good breast in a bun
Is there more bun than breast?
Hahahaha…… This story has so many levels…
Noooooooooòooooooooòòooooooooooo!!! Not this clown again.
After the debacle of the Bruce Springsteen gig at pairc ui Chaoimh a few years ago I would be surprised if the Gardai would allow another gig their. Stewards gone by ten. Toilets shut. 35000 people converging on a small gated exit in the dark to find the gate locked. Cops had to get an angle grinder to cut it open. And never mind the lining up twice for a drink . You wouldnt believe it unless you were there.
Lock me in with Garth, yes please
Well said Jason couldn’t agree more it was shambolic.
It’s being rebuilt presently. Should sort out most of the issues from the Springsteen gig.
I guess you’re not aware that The Pairc is actually being completely rebuilt from the ground up. Many of those issues will be resolved with the new stadium.
Time for your next tablet Lisa
Will he just go away for goodness sake…
Garth Brooks, Pat Kenny and Ibrahim Halawa will all be joining up and singing together in Croke Park. It will all be in aid of raising awareness of LGBT issues and repealing the 8th amendment.
The Journal will be there with live coverage throughout the event.
I hope he means it.
Quick somebody ring the Mexican ambassador
Really?i heard he was doing 50 nights in vicar Street.
I heard 500…
Anything to be said for having a mass..?
Can’t he take a hint. I never realised so many people had bad taste in music.
A case of wishful thinking by the Lord Mayor and an attempt at some much needed publicity for him. I live in cork and never heard of this particular Lord Mayor. Idiot!
Thank God
Does anyone care?
Good, fook off
Love his music, but will never go and see him live again after his arrogance over Coke Park and all that that entailed
I’d pay to see him play Cork…either hurling or football I don’t mind.
Cant blame him for not coming after the shite he had to listen to the last time. He would have brought tourist to our city and yet by only a hand full of people the concerts did not go ahead. Pity as events like these do help our ecconomy thrive.
Bollocks. He cancelled 3 shows. Nobody else.
Shame. I was so looking forward to another season of drama involving middle women and their daughters.
Thought he was doing 4 nights in a row at Croker!
Why is this non entity news worthy? His music is embarrassing…is Ireland the only place willing to host him?
good. don’t mind his music but after the croagh park debacle don’t want another repeat of the same thing
So much talk about gigs not happening. Shudder the thought a concert might actually take place.
Thank God for unanswered prayers!
Thank God for that.
And i’d no plans to see him. Where’s my article?
What has mentioning that Adele played the 3 arena in March got to do with the price of fish? Time to get over the auld obsession with Brooks at this stage.
Go away you hick
Tell Garth Brooks to suck an egg
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