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Noel Gallagher at Royal Hospital Kilmainham: Stage times, set list, ticket information, weather, how to get there and more

Everything you need to know about the singer’s concert on Sunday, August 27th

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will perform at Royal Hospital Kilmainham this weekend. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA

Sat Aug 26 2023 - 10:55

Whether you’ve a soft spot for Liam or a diehard love for Noel, a Gallagher brother on stage means one thing: Oasis songs. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birdsare in Dublin this weekend. If a mix of new and old solo songs doesn’t ignite the show, then a string of Oasis songs (including, as per recent UK shows, Half the World Away, Live Forever, Little by Little and Don’t Look Back in Anger) surely will. Expect an open air gig, not so grand as their Glastonbury set last year, but all the better with a Dublin crowd. So what can we expect from the concert?

When do they play?

The rock star will perform on Sunday, August 27th at Royal Hospital Kilmainham.

What time should I arrive?

Gates open at 5pm and the first support act is due on stage at 5.30pm. Due to increased security measures, fans have been advised to be at the venue in sufficient time. However, early queuing is not allowed and concertgoers will be turned away if they arrive too early. The organisers have appealed to patrons to heed this advice and respect the community living in the vicinity of the venue.

Who are the support acts?

Scottish rock band Primal Scream will be warming up the stage for Gallagher, and Happy Mondays will also play support.

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How do I get there – and home again?

The concert organisers have advised all fans to walk, cycle or use public transportation to get to the show. There are no parking facilities on site. They have advised to plan at least an extra 1½ hours of travel time to and from the venue.

By Luas: The nearest Luas stop is at Heuston Station on the Red Line, which is a five-minute walk from the concert entrance on Military Road.

By Train: From Greystones, Balbriggan and Maynooth into Connolly Station, concertgoers can catch the Luas Red Line across the city and get off at Heuston Station.

By Bus: Buses 20, 123 and 13 stop at St James’s Hospital; buses 79 and 79A stop at Saint John’s Road West; and the 25A stops at Heuston Train Station.

Fans must enter the concert grounds from the east gate on Military Road. There will be signage to direct you closer to the site. For accessibility queries, contact MCD on their website.

Royal Hospital Kilmainham concerts 2023 site map

What will they play?

At a concert on Thursday in Taunton, England, Gallagher and his band of merry men played a 90-minute set. So you can expect the Dublin gig to look something like this:

  • Pretty Boy
  • Council Skies
  • Open the Door, See What You Find
  • We’re Gonna Get There in the End
  • Easy Now
  • You Know We Can’t Go Back
  • We’re on Our Way Now
  • In the Heat of the Moment
  • If I Had a Gun ...
  • AKA ... What a Life!
  • Dead in the Water
  • Going Nowhere
  • The Importance of Being Idle
  • The Masterplan
  • Half the World Away

What’s the story with security?

The concert is strictly over 18s and concertgoers should have their IDs on them at all times. Do not bring large backpacks or handbags, no bigger than A4 is recommended. There will be no cloakroom or storage facilities on site. Strict security checks will be in operation. Items not permitted to be brought into the venue include: glass or cans, alcohol, folding chairs, garden furniture and flares. Re-admission will not be permitted once you leave the venue.

Can I take photographs at the concert?

Professional photography equipment is not allowed, and this applies to drones, selfie sticks and cameras with detachable lenses. Anyone using professional cameras close to the stage may be intercepted by security, and organisers have recommended fans to use best judgment.

What’s the weather forecast?

Met Éireann is forecasting a rainy morning on Sunday, but things should clear up later in the day in time for the concert. It is expected to be cloudy with highest temperatures of 15 degrees. No umbrellas are permitted inside the venue.

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