The National review: Thrilling show at 3Arena, Dublin, continues the love affair  

The National gig at 3Arena came just a few days after the release of a new album, and the set included previously-unheard material as well as plenty old favourites 

The National at 3Arena, Dublin, on Thursday night.

The National, 3Arena, Dublin, ★★★★☆

Quite how a downbeat five piece from Ohio became such a big seller in Ireland in the last decade remains to be seen, but their return to Dublin's 3Arena was their 20th show in this country the past 13 years, since they lit up St James's Church in Dingle as part of the Other Voices festival.