Tom Petty dates for Cork and Dublin announced

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have confirmed their first Irish dates for 20 years.

The band's 2012 Tour of Europe is their first of the continent in as many years.

They are to play the O2 in Dublin on June 7 next, and Cork's Live at the Marquee on the following night.

Tickets for both dates go on sale next Tuesday from Ticketmaster and are priced at €76 including booking fee.