In pictures: Ed Sheeran at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork 

The show began at 6pm, with spectacular pyrotechnic effects accompanying Sheeran himself when he came on stage after 8pm, wearing a black top with the word 'Cork' emblazoned on it

Ed Sheeran on stage at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Gates opened at 4pm, and the first act (Denise Chaila) came on stage at 6pm. She was followed by English singer Maisie Peters, before Ed Sheeran himself took to the stage. 

 Ed Sheeran on stage at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Picture: Eddie O'Hare