Depeche Mode have announced details of a UK and Ireland tour, which begins in Dublin on December 10th.

The five-date tour will also see the band perform in Glasgow, Birmingham, London and Manchester.

The jaunt will follow the group's summer European tour, which includes a London show on May 30th.

As previously reported, Depeche Mode release their new album 'Sounds Of The Universe' on April 20th.

Depeche Mode's December tour dates are:

• Dublin, The Point – December 10
• Glasgow, SECC – 12
• Birmingham, LG Arena – 13
• London, O2 Arena – 15
• Manchester, MEN Arena – 18

(by Jason Gregory)