The boys from Downpatrick were already scheduled to roll into Whelans, Dublin, on June 6 and they have now confirmed plans to play North of the border for the two following days.

The ageless (and now album-less) Ash will put on a show in the Playhouse Theatre in Portrush on Thursday June 7 before returning to Empire Music Hall, and Belfast, for another homecoming (ish) gig on June 8. Tickets for Portrush are £15.00 (including booking fee), whilst the Empire Music Hall tickets are at £16.50 (including booking fee). Tickets are available from The Empire, all Ticketmaster outlets and on [link]www.ticketmaster.ie[/link].