The Irish voice

There's good news for Sinéad O'Connor fans with the singer embarking on her first nationwide Irish tour for several years.

Having kicked off on October 9 at the Derry Nerve Centre, the trek takes in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar (10); South, Waterford (11); NEC, Killarney (12); UCH, Limerick (23); Opera House, Cork (24); and Vicar St., Dublin (25 & 26).