Frightened Rabbit have announced dates for an extensive Irish tour. The band will arrive in Ireland early next year for nine concerts all around the country.

The tour kicks off in Dundalk's Spirit Store on February 2, it stops in Limerick on February 4, Dublin's Academy on Feb 5, then moves onto Belfast on February 7, followed by shows in Cork, Galway and Kilkenny.

The Scottish outfit released their fifth studio album, Painting of a Panic Attackon April 8, produced by The National's Aaron Dessner.

The usual touchstones of F'Rabbit's output are still present and correct, though a slightly darker edge might be in play. This follows comments from frontman - and candidate for loveliest bloke in music - Scott Hutchison, who last year told Gigwise: "The new stuff sounds sparser, it's less guitar driven. Potentially darker as well, but we'll wait and see. "I've gone through various states of turmoil and I think that's going to be evident."

Tickets go on sale this Friday September 23rd from Ticketmaster Ireland

Full list of tour dates, towns and venues below.

As part of their extensive Irish Tour @FRabbits plays @academydublin on Sunday February 5th. Tickets on sale Friday! pic.twitter.com/GziU8wYyvc

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