Gogol Bordello have postponed their Irish shows that were set to take place in Belfast and Dublin this Sunday and Monday.

The cancellation is due to a knock-on effect from strikes in mainland Europe which has forced the New York gypsy punks to postpone the entire first section of their European tour. The band have issued a statement apologoising caused to fans due to circumstances beyond their control.

Gogol Bordello have already rescheduled these two shows, which will now take place in the Olympia Theatre on March 15th and Mandela Hall on March 16th. Tickets for the original shows will be valid for the new dates and tickets for these new dates are already on sale.