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U2 officially announce world tour dates

The dates for U2's 'Vertigo 2005' tour have been officially announced, with the band's Dublin concert scheduled to take place on 24 June in Croke Park.
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U2 - World tour dates announced

The long-awaited announcement of tour dates was made through the band's official website. U2 are due to begin the tour in San Diego on 28 March, with stops in 13 cities in North America and 24 European dates to follow.

The European leg of the 'Vertigo 2005' tour is due to begin in Brussels on 10 June, and finish with a performance in Lisbon on 14 August.

U2 manager Paul McGuinness said: "Now that all the logistics are worked out, the band are really looking forward to getting on the road. I've heard the new songs in rehearsal, they sound really great and the new production is going to blow everyone away."

Tickets for U2's Dublin date in Croke Park are scheduled to go on sale Friday 4 February.

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