Following the release of his latest album Oh Pioneer and a sold out Irish tour earlier this year, Lisburn-born, Duke Special headed off to support BellX1 on their US tour. He has since returned, and today announced a series of live solo shows across Ireland in the build up to Christmas.

For this tour the pioneering performer, writer and entertainer will showcase a selection of hits, rarities and sing-along tunes as only he can, plus songs from the new record.

The December tour will see The Duke travel to thirteen different counties over sixteen nights.

The tour dates are as follows, and tickets are now available by contacting the venues.

Saturday December 1 Boggers, Ardee, Co. Louth
Sunday December 2 The Stables, Mullingar
Wednesday December 5 The Forum, Waterford
Thursday December 6 Kenny’s, Lahinch, Co. Clare
Friday December 7 Siamsa Tire, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Saturday December 8 An Grianan, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Sunday December 9 An Creagan, Omagh, Co. Tyrone
Monday December 10 The Pepper Canister Church, Dublin
Tuesday December 11 The Yard, Wexford
Wednesday December 12 Glor, Ennis, Co. Clare
Thursday December 13 Spirit Store, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Friday December 14 Atlantic, Portrush, Co, Antrim
Saturday December 15 Hollywood Arts Centre, Newry, Co. Down
Sunday December 16 Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick
Monday December 17 The Opera House, Cork

Check out the official video for 'How I Learned To Love The Sun', taken from Duke Special's latest album Oh Pioneer below.

How I Learned to Love the Sun from Suckatash Productions on Vimeo.