The shows take place in advance of Brooks' previously announced world tour, which is slated to begin later this year. The two Ireland concerts are being dubbed the Garth Brooks Comeback Special Event.

"Before we go back on tour in the Fall of 2014, I want to challenge myself, the band, and crew," Brooks said in a statement posted on his website. "In '97, we were lucky enough to play Croke Park, the stadium was under construction. 130,000+ of some of the greatest fans in the world.