When is Ed Sheeran coming to Cork

Ed Sheeran continues the Irish leg of his Mathematics world tour with two nights in Cork's Pairc Ui Chaoimh this Thursday and Friday.

For Friday, the National Forecaster predicts: "No change on Friday, another dry and sunny start to the day. The venue can get colder as the day goes on so please dress with this in mind. We are hoping the sun will come out for all the shows so if this is the case please don’t forget your sun-cream! Highest temperatures of 12C to 17C in mostly light easterly or variable breezes. Lowest temperatures of 1C to 3C." Fans are "strongly encouraged" to use public transport and many roads will be closed except for residents.

Ed Sheeran's unconventional journey from busker to megastar began at a gig he was brought to in Dublin as child.

And that ability to conjure from thin air the career he’d dreamed of since seeing Damien Rice in Whelan’s 20 years ago could go down as his greatest accomplishment. His cousin Laura saw a different side, as she told me in 2012, “Ed is a serious pro, and such a positive guy – really up for anything and so driven,” she said. Yet, if beloved, Sheeran had a target on his back from the start. The moment changed everything for him: he wanted to be like Rice, mesmerising a room with just voice and guitar. And yet it’s hard not to suspect his true talent may be for pushing through and breaking down doors that were never meant to be open for him. Sheeran, a scrappy outsider with no contacts in the music business, was determined to steer his own course. Despite looking nothing like a pop star, the music industry was now paying attention. Still unsigned, in early 2011 he arranged a free show at the Barfly pub in Camden in London. Some 1,000 turned up. And with a healthy chip on his shoulder. This was 2011: heyday of The X Factor, when fame was regarded as something that Simon Cowell-like figures bestowed from on high. The other artists he met were older, cooler, and had, so he felt, better songs. He holds bragging right for the highest-grossing world tour in history, having generated over €800 million during the two years in which he took his ÷ album on the road.

Businesses are gearing up for what is set to be a bumper few days in Cork city.

I normally don't like concerts because of the crowds and the very loud music but this one's going to be really special. The pair will be attending with Evie's parents-Lisa and Conor McCrory. We're excited to be going to the concert with them just to see their reactions." "This will be their first concert and they just can't comprehend how Ed will actually be there in front of everyone. Mr Sheeran has sold more than 150 million records across the globe, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. I'm dreading the day they tell me they are going to a concert by themselves. Speaking of his initial meeting with the popstar he said: "I was shocked when I got to meet him. I've a feeling there's going to be a really nice energy at the concert." "This will be the first "lads' night out we've had together," he said. It's really exciting." It's gone from LOL dolls to concert tickets so they are already growing up very fast." Hopefully, he would remember me."

As Ed Sheeran brings his Mathematics Tour to Cork, what better moment to run the numbers on his career.

At one point in 2021, his most recent record, =, was outselling the rest of the UK Top 30 by a factor of 30 to one. It went to number three in both Ireland and the UK and hit 16 in the US. At one point in 2021, his most recent record, =, was outselling the rest of the UK Top 30 by a factor of 30 to one.the number of albums Sheeran has sold worldwide. The opening week sales of The A-Team, his first single on a major label. But he was shot down by Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips. "Not even an option,” she said of Sheeran’s attempt to groove to a Justin Timberlake song. “I actually tried to find another [title]. I did Wexford Girl and [Clonakilty] Girl and Cork Girl... none of them worked,” he told the BBC. “ But the whole point of folk songs is taking inspiration from the past and making something new – so people will just have to deal with it.” But he was shot down by Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips. "Not even an option,” she said of Sheeran’s attempt to groove to a Justin Timberlake song. Two years ago, Sheeran opened a gastropub in London, called Bertie’s Blossoms. Blossoms comes from Cherry Blossoms – a tribute to his wife Cherry Seaborn (and to the girlfriend of his business partner Stuart Camp, who is named Liberty “Bertie” Shaw, and is Sheeran’s stylist). The singer owns a second pub, on his sprawling Sheeranville estate in Suffolk. The Lancaster Lock is a converted barn – though he had to win a planning battle in order to retain the 15foot pub sign, as the structure is a listed building. Sheeran is a prolific writer and has penned tracks for Taylor Swift, Little Mix, Justin Bieber and many others. Sheeran is a prolific writer and has penned tracks for Taylor Swift, Little Mix, Justin Bieber and many others. Two years ago, Sheeran opened a gastropub in London, called Bertie’s Blossoms. Blossoms comes from Cherry Blossoms – a tribute to his wife Cherry Seaborn (and to the girlfriend of his business partner Stuart Camp, who is named Liberty “Bertie” Shaw, and is Sheeran’s stylist). The singer owns a second pub, on his sprawling Sheeranville estate in Suffolk. The Lancaster Lock is a converted barn – though he had to win a planning battle in order to retain the 15foot pub sign, as the structure is a listed building.The number of pubs Sheeran owns. Because it drew on elements of No Scrubs by TLC, that song’s writers received an “interpolation” credit, meaning that Shape Of You used a portion of a melody from it.

As always there's a lot of rules when it comes to big events, and Aiken Promotions have published a list of items people are not allowed to bring.

"Please do not hesitate to ask them for help at any point. They added: "There will be plenty security staff at the concerts. "Flag poles, selfie sticks, sticks for banners are not allowed.

THOUSANDS of Ed Sheeran fans will flock to Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork this evening as the star takes to the stage as part of his world tour.

Tomorrow will be dry and bright with sunny spells. Drinks and food will be available inside. Organisers say no bags bigger than A4 size will be allowed into the venue. Ed Sheeran is expected to be on stage at 8pm. Those attending one – or both – of the concerts should ensure they bring a fully-charged phone. The Shape Of You singer performed in Croke Park last weekend.

Around 35000 fans are set to make their way to Páirc Uí Chaoimh as the British singer-songwriter kicks off the Cork leg of his Mathematics Tour - ...

The 8-foot height, 360-degree stage rotates so there will be a good view from everywhere in the stadium. The Mathematics Tour is one of the industry’s first events with fully digital tickets. Organisers are also urging attendees to have their phones fully charged. All tickets for the concerts are to be downloaded to smartphones from the Ticketmaster app. From this time, there will be restrictions from the roundabouts at Monahan Road and Centre Park Road and on Crab Lane and Church Avenue. A full lockdown of the area will be in place from 5pm. For those getting lifts, the Monahan Road roundabout is a 20-minute walk to the stadium, Ballintemple is a 10-minute walk and there will also be access points on the Blackrock Road.

Messy Buns has unveiled trays of oven-fresh 'Ed Velvet' cupcakes for the weekend that's in it.

With 70,000 people expected to descend on the city for the Cork leg of Sheeran’s Mathematics Tour, they’re guaranteed to sell like, well, hotcakes. Messy Buns has unveiled trays of oven-fresh ‘Ed Velvet’ cupcakes, ready to be sold in both their locations in Midleton and at the Marina Market while stocks last. Stop at this bakery for an ‘Ed Velvet’ cupcake en route to Páirc Uí Chaoimh