Lir fans are in for a treat on December 27 when the legendary Dublin rockers play a hometown show in Whelan's.

One of the Irish bands 'most likely to' during the '90s, Lir toured extensively in North America but were never able to turn a cult following into mainstream success.

They've left their mark, though, with guitarist Colm Quearney recording as Q and bassist Rob Malone part of David Gray's band.