Former Dirty Pretty Thing and Libertines co-frontman Carl Barat has announced live dates in Dublin and Belfast ahead of the release of his self-titled debut solo album on Friday October 1st.

The first single from the album 'Run With The Boys' is also due on Friday.

Barat will play The Stiff Kitten on Sunday November 14th (£12.50) and the Academy 2 in Dublin on Monday November 15th (€16). Tickets go on sale on Wednesday September 28th at 9am.