The Decemberists have announced details of their 2011 UK and Ireland tour.

The Portland five piece will play seven dates in support of their forthcoming new album 'The King Is Dead'.

The tour kicks off in Dublin on March 4 and will conclude in London on March 16.

Tickets go on sale on Friday (November 19) at 9am.

The Decemberists' Winter UK tour dates are:

• Dublin, Vicar Street – March 4
• Glasgow, 02 ABC – 5
• Birmingham, Institute – 7
• Bristol, 02 Academy – 8
• Manchester, Academy – 10
• Leeds, 02 Academy – 11
• London, Hammersmith Apollo - 16

(by Holly Frith)