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In Pictures: Bruce Springsteen takes to the stage in Cork's Pairc Uí Chaoimh

Thursday's gig was Springsteen's first time back in Cork since he played in the old Páirc Uí Chaoimh in 2013, just weeks before the stadium regeneration began
In Pictures: Bruce Springsteen takes to the stage in Cork's Pairc Uí Chaoimh

Cork Pairc Eddie In At Bruce Picture: Supervalu O'hare Springsteen Uí Concert Chaoimh,

On Thursday night, Páirc Uí Chaoimh once again hosted to Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street band as they perform the third of their four Irish gigs this year.

It was Springsteen's first time back in Cork since he played in the old Páirc Uí Chaoimh in 2013, just weeks before the stadium regeneration began.

Bruce Springsteen as seen on the big screen in concert at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare
Bruce Springsteen as seen on the big screen in concert at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Gordan Adair, Dave McHugh and John O'Donnell all Cork at the Bruce Springsteen concert at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare
Gordan Adair, Dave McHugh and John O'Donnell all Cork at the Bruce Springsteen concert at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Cork and Kerry fans amongst the crowd at the Bruce Springsteen concert at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare
Cork and Kerry fans amongst the crowd at the Bruce Springsteen concert at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Bruce Springsteen in concert at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare
Bruce Springsteen in concert at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Jason and Dylan Noonan, Co. Tipperary at the Bruce Springsteen concert in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare
Jason and Dylan Noonan, Co. Tipperary at the Bruce Springsteen concert in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

While the sun was shining on that occasion, those hoping to be Dancing in the Dark tonight were at risk of rain and thunderstorms.

Tom McCormack, Dublin and Brendan Fogarty, Baltimore at the Bruce Springsteen concert in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare
Tom McCormack, Dublin and Brendan Fogarty, Baltimore at the Bruce Springsteen concert in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Met Éíreann issued a status yellow thunderstorm warning for Cork from 3pm until 8pm on Thursday. The forecaster said heavy downpours with thunderstorms and hail can be expected.

Norah, Leona, Marcus and Jonathan O'Sullivan from Mallow at the Bruce Springsteen concert in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare
Norah, Leona, Marcus and Jonathan O'Sullivan from Mallow at the Bruce Springsteen concert in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

As is the case with most Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band gigs, there was no support act.

Damien Coyle and Ronan, Lawless from Tyrone at the Bruce Springsteen concert in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare
Damien Coyle and Ronan, Lawless from Tyrone at the Bruce Springsteen concert in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

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