Tickets to see legendary rock band Pixies go on sale in Ireland this week

A legendary alternative rock band has announced details of three upcoming dates in Ireland. 

The Pixies - who influenced some of the world's best bands including Nirvana and Weezer - will play shows next year at Galway Airport on August 27, CHS Belfast on August 28 and the RDS Simmonscourt on August 29. 

According to Ticketmaster, the tickets will go on sale this Friday (November 24) at 9am.