It's only been a couple of years since The Blades - the brilliant new wave band from Dublin who originally formed in 1977 - got back together for a series of gigs at the Olympia Theatre.

It seems that their most recent reunion (including a date at last year's Electric Picnic) has gone pretty well, as the Paul Cleary-led band have scheduled a date at the Olympia Theatre in December for the third year running.

They'll play the venue on December 5th.

Tickets are from €28 and on sale next Thursday, March 5th from usual outlets.