U2 announce extra Croke Park date

U2 have announced another date for Croke Park this summer.

U2 have announced another date for Croke Park this summer.

The band will now play Saturday, July 25th, having confirmed earlier this week that they will play Friday, July 24th.

The venue has planning permission for three live concerts so a third night might be added for Monday, July 27th.

Support for their Friday night slot will be up-and-coming Scottish band Glasvegas while established indie band The Kaiser Chiefs will play support on Saturday.

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Tickets for the two concerts go on sale next Friday, March 20th, at 8am.

In keeping with U2 manager Paul McGuinness pledge to allocate at least 10,000 tickets at each venue at a cost of €30 each, the cheapest tickets will be priced at €33.50 which includes the booking fee.

Tickets for both concerts will range from €33.50 to €131.50 and are limited to six person/transactions.

Separately, clerical phenomenon The Priests have been confirmed for two shows, one at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast, on June 20th and another at the O2 in Dublin on June 22nd.

Their self-titled debut album has gone five times platinum in Ireland and has sold a million copies worldwide.

Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy is a news reporter with The Irish Times