As 400,000 fans prepare to descend on Croke Park over the coming weeks to catch a glimpse of Garth Brooks, residents are unhappy about the late-night noise.
Brooks is preparing to play five gigs this month. Initially set as two nights on September 9 and 10, demand saw a third added for September 11, followed by two more on September 16 and 17.
Croke Park is the only European venue headlined by the 'Friends in Low Places' singer in 2022 and a huge, one-of-a-kind stage is being erected in GAA HQ for the occasion.
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Brooks has revealed details about the much-anticipated gigs in a live stream to fans on his Facebook last week.
He spoke about the “monstrous” stage that has been set up “solely for the Irish shows”.
He continued: “The stage is going to be long ways, going out into the crowd. They have to elevate the stage so people at the back can see. This is going to be elevated quite a lot.
“We do confetti off the rig as well, it lowers up and down. This thing is monstrous and it’s set in stone.
“Anyone who has seen a Garth show will not have seen this set-up."
Residents living near the stadium have however been left "fuming" over late-night work on Saturday night.
Dublin Live reports that residents were sent an email by Croke Park at 10pm on stating that due to "unforeseen circumstances because of the weather" that nighttime works have been approved by Dublin City Council.
In a statement, residents were told: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, as a result of the weather, night time works to prevent a structural and potentially serious health and safety issue have been approved by Dublin City Council.
"Attempts are being made to ensure the noise impact to residents remains as minimal as possible. We sincerely apologise and ask for your patience in relation to this unavoidable situation."
Taking to social media, residents living near Croke Park were unhappy with the lack of notice.
One person said: "Only got told at 10pm tonight night time works going on at Croke Park, really late notice! I'm fuming!"
Another person said: "Absolutely ridiculous. Won't be expecting much sleep tonight."
In other Garth Brooks concert news, Aiken Promotions have confirmed there will be no support act any of the nights.
Gates will open at 5pm and the show is due to start at 7.30pm.
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