Manic Street Preachers and David Gray are among a number of high profile additions made to the line up for the Arthur's Day celebrations taking place in venues and pubs around Dublin, Cork and Galway on September 23rd.

Biffy Clyro, The Courteeners, Ty, Cathy Davey and Tim Robbins & The Rogues Gallery Band have also been added to play in some of the larger participating venues on the night, while smaller acts David Kitt, Oliver Cole, Fight Like Apes, Keywest, Bitches With Wolves, Ryan Sheridan and Carly Connor will now play in some of the pubs.

Extra tickets for Arthur's Day go on sale tomorrow morning, August 24th at 9am from ticketmaster and usual outlets.