Review: A homecoming for Macklemore as he shares Cork family links

'This is my homecoming' Macklemore told fans at Musgrave Park before commending Ireland for its support of Palestine 

Macklemore took to the stage at Musgrave Park wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh and a vintage Cork City FC shirt which he later swapped for a Cork GAA jersey, and a Palestine Celtic shirt for the encores. Picture: Larry Cummins 

Pay no heed to those rain clouds — American rapper Macklemore launched Summer Days in Cork as he kicked off a season of major gigs in the city with his long-awaited homecoming to the Rebel County.

Taking to the stage after 8.30pm on Thursday night, he treated fans at Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) to some of his biggest hits, including Thrift Shop, Downtown, and Same Love, all with slick choreography, high energy, and style.