Every time Nick Cave visits Ireland, he makes an impression. When the show is over, his fans love him even more and new comers turn into real devotees.

Today we light the birthday candles to see the photos we saved in our archive, with snaps from his early days, group pics with the Bad Seeds, his gigs in Dublin, performances at Body & Soul, Oxegen, Electric Picnic, and even the legendary Shane MacGowan birthday celebration at the Nacional Concert Hall two years ago when he sang with The Pogues lead singer. Come on in, the cake is served and the Nick Cave records are on.