International star Ed Sheeran has revealed he is set to headline Croke Park.
After his sold-out VH1 Storytellers gig in Dublin venue Whelans, Ed has now decided to extend his tour.
Speaking to Ryan Tubridy on 2FM this morning Ed confirmed he will be playing Croke Park this July.
“I came over to Dublin to do the Storytellers gig and it felt like I needed to come back and play some more gigs, so I’m playing Croke Park,” he announced.
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“I’m playing the 24th of July. I’ve heard the most amazing things about it and that they don’t do many concerts, so I never expected to play there.
“It really is an honour to play Croke Park,” he added.
“I enjoyed (Dublin)Â enough to extend the tour longer than I said I’d ever extend it..
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“I’m in Ireland on an average four of five times a year since I was born, so I like to think it’s my country as well as the UK.
“If I could move to Ireland I would in a heart beat,” he added.
Tickets for the highly-anticipated gig will go on sale next Thursday, February 26 at 9am.
