Over 5,000 Bob Dylan fans were disappointed last night when the iconic folk-rock singer and songwriter was forced to cancel his concert in Millstreet, Co Cork.
Aiken Promotions said Dylan was suffering from a bout of severe viral laryngitis.
The sold-out concert was to be the second performance from Dylan in Ireland in as many days - the singer played to a capacity audience at Dublin's Point Theatre on Monday evening.
In a statement issued last night, Aiken Promotions said that Dylan had consulted with doctors in both Dublin and Killarney.
Up until 1 p.m. yesterday it was hoped the singer might be able to perform at Millstreet, but he was advised against this on the grounds it could have placed future concerts in jeopardy.
A soundcheck at the venue was subsequently undertaken but abandoned due to the obvious strain on Dylan's voice.
The singer stayed in Killarney last night recuperating and is flying out of the country today. He is due to play two UK dates this week prior to returning to the US on November 26th.
The Irish and UK concerts are part of Dylan's so-called Never Ending tour, which has been going for the best part of 15 years - the singer averages 80 concerts per year.
During this time, the only concerts that have been cancelled or postponed were when the singer experienced the potentially life-threatening histoplasmosis viral infection in May 1997.
Despite being ordered by his doctors to rest until early 1998, Dylan was on the road again come August.
Due to prior touring commitments, it is not possible for the Millstreet show to be rescheduled.
Tickets may be refunded at point of purchase from this Friday.
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