Garth Brooks said he hopes fans have forgiven him after he was forced to cancel five concerts seven years ago in Dublin, describing it as like “a death in the family”. The country music star returned to Dublin on Monday ahead of his concerts next September in Croke Park. It was confirmed last week that tickets to see the country star will go on sale on Thursday. Aiken Promotions said the shows will be the only European dates he plays next year. They will take place on September 9 and 10. The Friends In Low Places singer was forced to cancel five concerts in 2014 following a licensing dispute with local authorities.