Geldof & Co. will play Belfast's Ulster Hall on Friday October 18, before they head off to the UK for a series of live shows.

The band have already been announced to play the Marquee in Cork on Friday, July 5 ahead of the release of their new hits collection Back to Boomtown: Classic Rats' Hits in August.

The album will feature two new songs from the recently reformed rock n' roll outfit as well as hits such as 'I Don't Like Mondays', 'She's So Modern' and 'Rat Trap'.

Read the Hot Press exclusive of what Sir Bob had to say about the band's new material here!