Funeral for a Friend have announced details of an extensive tour of the UK and Ireland this autumn.

The month-long jaunt begins in Plymouth on October 5 and also includes dates in London, Oxford and Aberdeen.

The tour will support the release of the band's forthcoming 'best of' compilation.

Funeral for a Friends' UK and Ireland tour dates are:

• Plymouth, Hippo - October 5
• Portsmouth, Pyramid - 6
• Exeter, Lemon Grove - 8
• Brighton, Concorde 2 - 9
• Manchester, Academy - 10
• Peterborough, Cresset - 12
• London, KOKO - 14
• Hatfield, University Of Hertfordshire Forum - 15
• Oxford, Academy - 16
• Bridgewater, Palace - 18
• Middlesbrough, Empire - 20
• Dundee, Fat Sam's - 21
• Aberdeen, Moshulu - 22
• Derry, Nerve Centre - 24
• Dublin, Academy - 25
• Nottingham Rock City - 27
• Cambride, Junction - 28
• Norwich, UEA - 29

(by Jason Gregory)