By Eoin Murphy and Daily Mail Reporter A massive political row has erupted in Ireland after the country singer Garth Brooks pulled out of a massive comeback special in Dublin this month. The top-selling U.S. singer cancelled a sold-out run at Dublin's Croke Park stadium after city chiefs granted permission for just three out of the five planned gigs. Taoiseach Enda Kenny described Brooks decision to pull out as a 'shock to the system' that will damage Ireland's slow economic recovery. Comeback: Garth Brooks, who quit touring 13 years ago, has pulled out of a massive comeback gig in Croke Park stadium in Dublin after the council refused to give for permission for two of the five planned dates
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Enda Kenny says cancellation will cost Ireland a quarter of a billion euros
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400,000 fans were expected to travel to Croke Park to see the star
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Brooks pulled out after two of his five dates were blocked by Dublin council
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Irish Daily Mail reveals the star would not have made a cent on three dates
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