Good news for fans of '80s synthpop - OMD have announced two Irish dates this October.

The 'Enola Gay' hitmakers release their 13th album 'The Punishment of Luxury' on September 1st and will embark on a tour in support of it, which includes a date at Dublin's Vicar Street on October 23rd and Mandela Hall on October 24th.

Tickets are €40.05 / £35.00 and on sale from usual outlets this Friday, May 19th at 9am.