In pictures: Ed Sheeran kicks off world tour at Croke Park

Musician Ed Sheeran kicked off his latest world tour in Croke Park on Saturday evening.

Tens of thousands of fans descended on the capital as the Dublin stadium hosted its first major gigs since 2019.

Limerick artist Denise Chaila and English singer Maisie Peters opened the concert as supporting acts.

Sheeran is set to perform at Croke Park again on Sunday night. He will then travel to Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork on April 28th and 29th, Limerick on May 5th and 6th, and Belfast on May 12th and 13th.

Michelle O'Herlihy and Cleo Pitcher Farrell enjoying the concert. Photo: Conor Ó Mearáin/Collins

Ed Sheeran performing at Croke Park on Saturday. Photo: Conor Ó Mearáin/Collins

The concert was the first of Sheeran's much-anticipated world tour. Photo: Conor Ó Mearáin/CollinsPhoto: Conor Ó Mearáin/Collins

Photo: Conor Ó Mearáin/Collins

Ellie Gaire and Aoibheann Stokes arriving for the Ed Sheeran concert. Photo: Conor Ó Mearáin/Collins

Fans enjoying the Ed Sheeran concert at Croke Park. Photo: Conor Ó Mearáin/Collins

Photo: Conor Ó Mearáin/Collins