Derry-born Hannon and his band will be touring through Cork, Limerick, Derry, Belfast and Dublin this December, following the release of Foreverland. This new album is The Divine Comedy’s eleventh studio album. In an interview last fall with Olaf Tyaransen, Hannon talked about the album, saying, “It’s not all about love! There’s songs about history and imperialism and the Foreign Legion. There’s all sorts. It’s basically the last six or seven years of my life – potted form – with layers of intrigue, to throw you guys off the scent. Not that it works. There’s so many reasons for not just saying things. Apart from anything else, when you’re working on songs, it’s less dull for the writer if you weave other stories into your own.”

The orchestral pop band will be joined by Irish pop band, Pugwash who also have chatted with Olaf in the past. Check out their interview here.

Tickets for the Dublin shows on the 8th and 9th of December will go on sale Tuesday, 8th August at 9 am.

Full Irish tour dates listed below:
December 2017:
Monday 4th Cork Opera House - €33.50 & €39.05 incl. booking fee
Tuesday 5th Limerick, University Concert Hall - €33.50 & €39.05 incl. booking fee
Wednesday 6th Derry, Millennium Forum - £32.50 & £38.00 incl. booking fee
Thursday 7th Belfast, Ulster Hall - £33.00 & £37.50 incl. booking fee
Friday, 8th Dublin, Olympia Theatre - €40.05 & €45.05 incl. booking fee & R. levy
Saturday, 9th Dublin, Olympia Theatre - €40.05 & €45.05 incl. booking fee & R. levy