Rats announce comeback gig for Cork

The Boomtown Rats have reformed and are coming to Cork!

Rats announce comeback gig for Cork

The Boomtown Rats have reformed and are coming to Cork!

The iconic punk band have announced two comeback gigs, one of which will be at the summer series of Live at the Marquee gigs in Cork.

Four of the original members, including Bob Geldof, will be playing in the Rebel county on Friday, July 5. Tickets, €35 and €45, will go on sale next Friday.

Their only other gig confirmed so far is headlining the Isle of Wight Festival on Sunday, June 16.

Bob Geldof back in his heyday with the Rats. Pic: Getty

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