The Pogues confirm 25th anniversary show

They'll play the RDS Main Hall on Sunday 23 December.

Formed in 1982, The band have scored a string of hit albums combining traditional Irish folk with a punk sprit, embodied by their notorious frontman Shane MacGowan.

MacGowan quit the group in 1991 and while the rest of the group carried on briefly, (with ex-Clash man Joe Strummer occasionally providing vocals), they eventually disbanded in 1995, before reuniting with MacGowan in 2001.

Tickets for 'The Pogues' Christmas Party' are priced €49.20 including booking fee go on sale next Friday, September 21 from Ticketmaster and usual outlets nationwide.