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Garth Brooks announces 10 Irish concerts!

Nov 5, 2026 · 6m

Summary

Hosts Keira Kelly and Shane Coleman discuss Garth Brooks' upcoming tour of five Irish cities, featuring guest Jackie Conboy from the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland. They explore the economic benefits for regional businesses and the widespread appeal of country music, while the hosts candidly admit their personal lack of interest in the genre. The segment concludes with listener feedback expressing similar skepticism about the artist's popularity in Ireland.

Topics discussed

Shopify advertisement Show introduction and guest welcome Garth Brooks Irish tour announcement Reaction to tour spread and audience demographics Economic impact on regional businesses and tourism Debate on urban vs rural appeal of country music Why country music resonates and Irish support acts Choosing a concert venue and travel logistics Listener reactions and call for texts
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