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Tickets to see US Senator Bernie Sanders in Dublin sold out in less than five minutes this morning.

Over 2,000 tickets were sold this morning as Irish fans clamour to attend the one-time event.

Those who did manage to grab a ticket in the sale this morning seem delighted that they're going to see Hillary Clinton's biggest opponent in the race to being named a presidential candidate.

Sanders is coming to the Bord Gais Energy Theatre in June as part of the Dalkey Book Festival.

He will be discussing the alternative vision for America and the world, which is spelled out in his amazing book, 'Our Revolution'.

He will be in Dublin on June 4 for a special event ahead of the festival.

The festival takes place between June 15 and 18.

Those who managed to nab one of the coveted €15 tickets will also receive a copy of his book.