The Script live at the O2 Dublin

The Script landed back in Dublin in fine style last night at the O2 for the first of three sold-out homecoming shows in support of their #3 album . Hot Press were there to catch all the action on what was a night to remember for the 14,500 fans squashed into the docklands venue, and for the band we're sure.

"I think everybody knows that this is the first night we're playing the new songs. And it had to be Dublin. Coming from James' Street all the way to this... I'd really love it if you's would sing the song that started this all off for us!", declared a clearly emotional Danny O'Donoghue before the crowd obliged and screamed back every word of their 2008 hit 'The Man Who Can't Be Moved'.

By that stage The Script had already treated fans to new track 'Good Old Days', and hits 'We Cry' and 'Breakeven'. The highlights continued throughout a spectacular set with Danny and guitarist Mark working the enormous stage for epic sing-alongs of 'If You Ever Come Back', 'Talk You Down' and 'Nothing'.

They were even forgiven for disturbing arguably the loudest 'Ole Ole' the O2 ever heard with the opening piano chords of 'For The First Time'. If that wasn't enough chaos for one night, pandemonium ensued when Danny appeared downstairs – microphone in hand – and battled his way through the crowd to jump up on stage for the flame-lit finale of 'Hall Of Fame'.

Those going tonight, and on Saturday, are in for a great show!

Hot Press photographer Graham Keogh was also in the house. You can check out all the exclusive pics – sure why not see if you can spot yourself – over in our Hot Press gallery