8 things you need to know if you’re heading to Ed Sheeran this weekend

Are you one of the lucky 160,000 people with tickets for this weekend?

For those of you who haven't heard, Ed Sheeran has descended onto our shores.

And for the lucky 160,000 people that have tickets to see him play Croker this weekend, here are some things you might need to know.

1. Leave your selfie sticks, umbrellas and garden furniture at home.

We know, just as we were about to pack that sun lounger.

Selfie sticks, umbrella, banners over A4, cameras with more than 1” lens, video cameras and audio recording devices are all on the list of things banned at the gig.

2. Age restrictions.

Under 14’s are NOT allowed on the pitch accompanied or not - so make sure you check those tickets.

Also, all under 16s MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian, aged over 18, at all times.

3. No eager beavers.

No queueing is permitted before the gates open, so eager fans who turn up hours before will be asked to leave the area.

Gates open at 5pm.

4. Keep an eye out for Kodaline.

Now, of course we don’t know for sure … BUT this just happens to be their only weekend off this year … and they just HAPPEN to be in Dublin.

5. Leave the alcohol at home.

And yes, they know all the tricks in the book.

Don’t worry, there is a bar at the venue, for strictly over 18’s only of course.

6. Support acts.

On Friday, Gavin James will take to the stage at 6pm, while Bell X1 will play at 7pm.

On Saturday, Jamie Lawson will take to the stage at 6 and Bell X1 will again take to the stage at 7pm.

7. Take note of your emergency exits that are clearly marked.

Or entrances for that matter:

8. He’s fresh from his ‘secret gig’ in Whelans, Dublin.

And if it’s anything to go by you’re in for a treat.