Having sold her two Vicar St. shows out in double-quick time, Sinéad O'Connor has confirmed a Point Theatre headliner on January 17.

Says Aiken Promotions spokesman Brendan Berry: "The demand for Vicar St. tickets was absolutely phenomenal – we could have done a week of gigs and still not satisfied everybody."

As well as running through such favourites as 'Nothing Compares 2 U', 'Englishman' and 'Thank You For Hearing Me', Sinéad will be giving an airing to her current Sean-Nos Nua.

Hot Press were there when Sinéad O'Connor kicked off her Irish tour in Castlebar, and bring you the details on page 69 of our current issue.