The Phantom Band tour the country

Scotland's The Phantom Band have just announced an Irish tour set for the new year. They kick things off in Cork, playing Cyprus Avenue on Tuesday January 18. They'll then be in Whelans in Dublin on Wednesday January 19 before heading for Dolans in Limerick on Thursday January 20. They wrap things up at the Roisin Dubh in Galway on Friday January 21.

The Glasgow-based band's second studio album, The Wants was released last month to much acclaim, so January will be Ireland's first chance to see what all the fuss is about.

Tickets are priced at €15 inclusive of booking fee and go on sale this Thursday, November 18. They are available from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide and ticketmaster.ie.