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Roisin Butler

We speak to Bruce Springsteen fans who've been queuing for days ahead of first of three gigs

Bruce Springsteen fans formed long queues outside the RDS as his string of Dublin concerts begin.

Fans have travelled from as far as the UK and Switzerland to attend tonight's gig. The rock legend last performed on Irish soil back in 2016 to the crowds at Croke Park, which many of today's concertgoers were present at.

The setlist for tonight's concert has been kept secret for the past few days but is certain to feature some nostalgic hits.

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Teresa, who travelled over from Birmingham for tonight's concert, is holding out for one of Bruce's lesser known tunes.

Speaking to Dublin Live, she said: "I absolutely love 'Drive All Night.' He rarely plays it live so I'd love it if he played it for the crowds tonight."

Orla, who came up from Cavan for the gig, revealed that her friends had been queueing since Wednesday.

Her and her husband are Bruce Springsteen fanatics, with his music forming a crucial part of their wedding playlist.

Orla at the concert (Dublin Live)

She told Dublin Live: "He was our first dance at our wedding. It's too hard to name a favourite song but 'Philadelphia' is up there on the list."

The younger generation also were present for tonight's concert. Moya and Emily inherited their parents love for the singer's music and spruced up for Bruce with their best cowboy hats.

The concert kicks off at 7pm tonight and is expected to end at around 10pm. The remaining gigs will take place on Sunday May 7 and Tuesday May 9.

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