At 79, Rod Stewart still has it. His raspy voice and boyish charm prove irresistible to his Dublin audience, who seemingly forget about the biblical downpour the moment he takes to the stage.

From the leopard-print tailored jacket to the white lace shirt, Rod is still rocking his signature style. 24 hours on from Celtic's Scottish Cup final win, he is in top form, kicking off the night with the Sam Cooke classic 'We're Having A Party.'

A sea of multi-coloured rain-ponchos can be seen bopping throughout the grounds of Royal Hospital Kilmainham. From groups of young women to couples closer to his own vintage, Rod has attracted a wonderful spectrum of people who are all here to have a good time.

The pristine white staired stage is filled with his talented band, including a saxophonist, a harpist and glamorous dancers who also double as power-house vocalists and fiddle players.

Rod-Stewart-At-Royal-Hospital-Kilmainham (photographer Jason Doherty)

The set is packed with hits, including 'Baby Jane', 'Downtown Train' and the 1978 hit, 'Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?'. It's an evening of joyous, non-stop entertainment.

While the stage crew brush the rain off the stage, Rod has a drink and toasts "good health" to the crowd. He praises his soaked audience for their energy and enthusiasm on what he calls a "fucking awful evening."

Rod-Stewart-at Royal-Hospital-Kilmainham- Jason Doherty Photography

Highlights of the night include brilliant performances of 'Young Turks', Cat Stevens' 'The First Cut Is The Deepest' and a spectacular rendition of the legendary 'Maggie May'.

Rod makes sure to celebrate his beloved Celtic FC with a video montage as he belts out his 1977 hit 'You're in My Heart (The Final Acclaim)'.

Rod Stewart at Royal Hospital Kilmainhaim, Dublin. May 26, 2024. (photographer - Jason Doherty)

In between the costume changes, Rod pays tribute to the late Christine McVie by playing the Etta James classic, 'I'd Rather Go Blind'.

Later, he takes time to remember his longtime friend Jeff Beck, performing Curtis Mayfield', 'People Get Ready' – with Rod having joined Jeff on a rendition of the civil rights anthem for the 1985 album Flash.

Unsurprisingly, his performance of Ewan McColl's 'Dirty Old Town' has the Dublin crowd in full voice. A moving version of 'Grace', Frank and Seán O'Meara's beloved rebel song, has the crowd swaying in unison. From start to finish, Rod and his band deliver a high-energy, feel-good show – working hard to reciprocate the adoration coming from the audience.

An unforgettable night of song and dance by the most likeable guy in the business.