Shawn Mendes announces his first-ever Irish gig and people can’t cope

Will somebody please think of the children.

Amazing news for tweens everywhere as Shawn Mendes has just announced his world tour, including his first-ever Irish date.

The 18-year-old Canadian will play the 3Arena on May 30 and let’s just say fans are excited.

SHAWN MENDES IS COMING TO DUBLIN MY PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED

— sarah (@sarahlonerrgan) September 7, 2016

shawn mendes is coming to ireland and my phone has broken due to getting over 1000 notifs from people who are happy for me i luv twitter

— ®️obyn (@gorgisrobyn) September 7, 2016

The star announced the dates of his illuminate world tour via iHeartRadio’s Snapchat account - as that’s what you do these days - before taking to Twitter to tease fans about the shows.

“This tour is going to be so different in the best way. New music a new production and all round an entirely new show. I really can't wait,” he said.

.@ShawnMendes is hitting up London & Dublin too on his #IlluminateWorldTour. We can't wait! pic.twitter.com/n8NsI6Y3Qz

— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 7, 2016

Tickets are from €54.65 - €76, and on sale from usual outlets on Friday, September 16 at 10am.

Under-14s must be accompanied by an adult.

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