Manic Street Preachers play Ireland this summer

After Journal For Plague Lovers the group's ninth studio album, is released on May 18, the Manics embark upon a mini-tour with stops in England and Wales before their night at The Olympia on June 4.

The group will also play Ulster Hall in Belfast on June 6.

Tickets to the Olympia show are priced between €44.20 to €49.20, and the Ulster Hall show is £27.50. Tickets for both shows go on sale this Friday, March 27 at 9.30am through Ticketmaster and usual outlets.