Black Star Riders Announce Dates for Dublin and Belfast Gigs

It's the first time the band, made up of the former members of Thin Lizzy, have been on the road for over a year and they are currently putting the finishing touches to their new album in a recording studio in Nashville.

The band has gained critical acclaim for a string of successful albums and have been described as "the next step in the evolution of the Thin Lizzy story."

They will play at The Academy, Dublin (March 4) and Limelight, Belfast (5).

Tickets are €30.50 and go on sale Friday 16th September at 10AM. Tickets can be found on www.ticketmaster.com