U2 have cancelled their proposed concert tonight in Paris in the wake of last night's terrorist attack in the French capital.
An official statement released on U2's website confirmed that the concert, which was due to be part of a live broadcast for HBO, was cancelled. "U2 and Live Nation, along with HBO who were due to live broadcast the Saturday concert, are fully resolved to go ahead with this show at an appropriate time," the statement read.
"We watched in disbelief and shock at the unfolding events in Paris and our hearts go out to all the victims and their families across the city tonight. We are devastated at the loss of life at the Eagles of Death Metal concert and our thoughts and prayers are with the band and their fans. And we hope and pray that all of our fans in Paris are safe.”
It's understood one of the terrorist attacks took place at an Eagles of Death Metal concert at the Bataclan Theatre, with the death toll from the night's attack reaching over 120.
If you wish to contact the French Embassy in Dublin, the number is 01-2775000. Facebook, meanwhile, has a set up a Safety Check-In service for people in Paris to mark themselves as safe for worried friends and family.