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No more unanswered prayers Garth Brooks is touring Ireland

Nov 5, 2026 · 2m

Summary

Stuart Clarke, Deputy Editor of Hot Press, joins Anton Savage to announce that country music star Garth Brooks has scheduled ten concert dates across five Irish cities for next summer. The discussion covers the specific venues and dates, noting the absence of Croke Park in Dublin, and reflects on Brooks' role in establishing a massive country music fanbase in Ireland. The segment concludes with predictions that the shows will sell out rapidly, prompting advice for fans to secure tickets early.

Topics discussed

Garth Brooks announces 10 dates in five Irish cities Detailed schedule of upcoming tour venues and dates Ticket sale details and banter about missing Croke Park Personal anecdote about line dancing and country music history Garth Brooks' impact on country music popularity in Ireland Closing remarks and guest sign-off
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