U2 - Slane Castle 25 August 2001 sold out in 45 minutes, the event organisers are hoping to stage a second date. This will be subject to planning approval. We will let you know as soon as we hear more. The group led by Blur's Damon Alburn have confirmed a one-off Irish show at The Olympia, Dublin on June 24th. Bon Jovi return to Ireland after their sell out show in August 2000, playing the RDS Arena on Sunday 10th of June 2001.
Tickets are onsale now.
Minneapolis trio Semisonic are to play one Irish date at The Olympia on June 17th. Tickets are onsale now. Sting has been confirmed for Smithfield on Wednesday, July 25th. Tickets will go on sale in early February. Tickets are limited to 8,000, so early booking is advisable.