Kodaline announce huge farewell gigs after confirming split

The group have over a billion streams on Spotify.

The news follows the band announcing that they are breaking up after over 20 years together.

The band will play the first of their two farewell gigs at Virgin Media Park in Cork on Friday, June 19.

The second show will be held at Dublin’s Malahide Castle on Saturday, June 20. Tickets for both shows will go on sale this Friday and you can get them here.

The Irish group, who have gained over one billion streams on Spotify, shared the news of their split on social media last Thursday.

They posted an emotional video saying the decision is 'bittersweet'.

"After over a decade, it’s time to say goodbye," they wrote.

Forming in 2005 as 21 Demands, they gained attention in 2007 when they became the first unsigned band to top the Irish Singles Chart with their song Give Me a Minute.

In 2011 they changed their name to Kodaline and released their debut EP in 2012.

The band are one of the only Irish acts to have a song with over a billion streams on Spotify.

At the time, the band thanked their listeners for the achievement, saying: “Big numbers! Over a billion. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! You have changed our lives.”

It's not all bad news, as the band revealed they are heading to the studio together 'one last time' to record a new album.

"We are, and will always be grateful for your support," they said in the farewell video.