In Pictures: Bruce Springsteen takes to the stage in Cork's Pairc Uí ...

16 May 2024
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Tonight will be Springsteen's first time back in Cork since he played in the old Páirc Uí Chaoimh in 2013, just weeks before the stadium regeneration began

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Bruce Springsteen in concert at SuperValu Pairc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Thu, 16 May, 2024 - 20:10

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Tonight Páirc Uí Chaoimh is once again hosting to Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street band as they perform the third of their four Irish gigs this year.

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It is Springsteen's first time back in Cork since he played in the old Páirc Uí Chaoimh in 2013, just weeks before the stadium regeneration began.

Bruce Springsteen as seen on the big screen in concert at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'HareGordan Adair, Dave McHugh and John O'Donnell all Cork at the Bruce Springsteen concert at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'HareCork and Kerry fans amongst the crowd at the Bruce Springsteen concert at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'HareBruce Springsteen in concert at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'HareJason and Dylan Noonan, Co. Tipperary at the Bruce Springsteen concert in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

While the sun was shining on that occasion, those hoping to be Dancing in the Dark tonight were at risk of rain and thunderstorms.

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Tom McCormack, Dublin and Brendan Fogarty, Baltimore at the Bruce Springsteen concert in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Met Éíreann issued a status yellow thunderstorm warning for Cork from 3pm until 8pm on Thursday. The forecaster says heavy downpours with thunderstorms and hail can be expected.

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Norah, Leona, Marcus and Jonathan O'Sullivan from Mallow at the Bruce Springsteen concert in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

As is the case with most Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band gigs, there is no support act.

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Damien Coyle and Ronan, Lawless from Tyrone at the Bruce Springsteen concert in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare
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