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The Pogues to mark 40 years of Red Roses For Me

Shane MacGowan, Andrew Rankin, Jem Finer, Spider Stacy, James Fearnley and Cait O'Riordan of The Pogues, pictured together in 1984
Shane MacGowan, Andrew Rankin, Jem Finer, Spider Stacy, James Fearnley and Cait O'Riordan of The Pogues, pictured together in 1984

The Pogues will mark the 40th Anniversary of their debut album, Red Roses For Me, with a December concert at the 3Arena in Dublin.

The band borrowed the title of the album from Irish playwright Sean O'Casey and it features literary influences from James Joyce and Brendan Behan.

Spider Stacy will front the band on the night and other artists expected to perform include Tom Coll of Fontaines D.C., Goat Girl's Holly Mullineaux, Alfie’s Fiachra Meek, Bad Seeds Jim Sclavunos and George Vjestica, Pretender and Pogue James Walbourne, Jordan O’Leary from The Scratch and Pogues founding members Jem Finer and James Fearnley.

In an Instagram post announcing the gig, Stacy said: "From the rosy parks of England to the banks of the Royal Canal and beyond - I'm delighted to announce this. Come on down and help us make it one to remember."

Tickets will go on sale Friday 2 August at 10am from Ticketmaster.

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