# U2

This year

2023

# Achtung Baby

U2 announce five dates for Las Vegas residency this autumn

The band’s drummer Larry Mullen Jr is due to undergo surgery this year and will miss out on the Vegas shows.

9.8k

Apr 24th 2023, 3:45 PM

# Quiz time

Quiz: How well do you know these hit Irish albums?

Test your knowledge on these Irish albums.

38.8k

Apr 22nd 2023, 9:00 PM

# U2 ltd

Man suing U2 over song wants Supreme Court to compel Adam Clayton to answer questions

Maurice Kiely is suing U2 Ltd, a limited liability company linked to the band.

25.3k

Apr 19th 2023, 2:37 PM

# Maurice Kiely

Dublin musician sues U2-linked entity over alleged misuse of a song he claims he wrote

Dublin musician Maurice Kiely claims that he wrote a song which is included on U2′s 2004 album ‘How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb.’

18.0k

Feb 22nd 2023, 6:34 PM

# Close encounter

Bono presents Steven Spielberg with special lifetime achievement award at Berlin film festival

He described Spielberg as ‘one of the biggest big shots in Hollywood’ as he presented him with the Golden Bear award.

9.9k

Feb 22nd 2023, 8:16 AM

# a joshua trio

U2 have confirmed they'll play a Vegas residency - but Larry's sitting it out due to surgery

The band will begin a run of dates at the newly opened MSG Sphere.

36.9k

Updated

Feb 13th 2023, 9:55 AM

Last year

2022

# with or without you

U2 members buy out partner company in group's 'world class' visitor centre proposal

Planning documents lodged with the scheme expect that the centre would attract around 390,000 U2 fans to the capital each year.

25.2k

Dec 23rd 2022, 7:41 AM

# U2

U2 among new inductees to The Kennedy Center Honours

The honour is given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.

21.5k

Dec 5th 2022, 8:24 AM

# surrender

'What use would a rockstar be without a messianic complex?': Bono on his life and U2's success

The U2 frontman gave a wide-ranging interview on RTÉ this morning.

22.6k

Nov 5th 2022, 1:10 PM

# Bono

Bono woke up in Abraham Lincoln’s White House bedroom after drinking with Obama

The U2 frontman has spoken about his experience of falling asleep in the White House.

35.2k

Nov 1st 2022, 7:46 AM

# Stories of Surrender

Bono announces book tour across 14 cities ahead of release of memoir

The tour will stop in Dublin on Monday, 21 November.

17.6k

Oct 3rd 2022, 3:34 PM

# bonooooo

Bono to publish his memoir this November

The book, titled ‘Surrender’, will feature 40 chapters, each named after a U2 song.

10.3k

May 10th 2022, 2:52 PM

# U2

Bono and The Edge perform in Kyiv bomb shelter as 'show of solidarity' with Ukrainian people

The U2 band members said they had been invited to perform by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

45.0k

May 8th 2022, 3:41 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you like U2's music?

Bono said he’s not a fan of most of the band’s songs.

59.7k

Jan 19th 2022, 11:16 AM

All time

# Music Generation

Public funding for U2-backed music programme to be reviewed

The Music Generation programme teaches children how to perform and play musical instruments.

35.2k

Nov 1st 2021, 7:30 AM

# Tramyard

Company part-owned by Bono secures approval for controversial redevelopment in Dalkey

It is unclear if the project will go ahead as ABP directed that plans for a third-floor pavilion, walkway and garden be omitted.

51.2k

Aug 27th 2021, 1:48 PM

# Quiz

Quiz: How well do you know these iconic gigs?

Test your live music knowledge.

33.3k

Jun 11th 2021, 10:00 PM

# Late Late Show

'A lot of fighting' among U2 band members about making PPE donation public

The group donated €10 million for the sourcing and purchase of personal protective equipment for frontline workers in April.

107k

Dec 19th 2020, 11:18 AM

# Bono

Quiz: How much do you know about Bono?

If that even is his real name.

72.6k

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Oct 10th 2020, 10:00 PM

# Bono

U2 are donating €10 million to fund PPE for healthcare workers in Ireland

The money will be spent securing personal protective equipment for healthcare workers.

39.8k

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Apr 9th 2020, 12:20 PM

# RADIO LEGEND

'We’ve lost the king of our family': Funeral of Larry Gogan takes place in Dublin

The legendary music man died Tuesday aged 85 after 58 years in radio.

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Jan 10th 2020, 1:36 PM

# to whom it concerns

Sex, condoms and Boyzone: 20 memorable moments from Gay Byrne's career

From sex therapists to U2, Gay Byrne has interviewed a lot of people during his career.

52.6k

Nov 4th 2019, 9:26 PM

# The Edge

U2 and Denis O'Brien back new network to support Irish entrepreneurs on both sides of the border

Endeavor will offer mentoring, support, and financing to four to six Irish entrepreneurs each year.

20.4k

Sep 13th 2019, 4:48 PM

# Sunday Times Rich List

U2 top list of millionaire Irish entertainers, with estimated worth of €662m

Michael Flatley, Liam Neeson and Bob Geldof also make the Sunday Times’ millionaires list.

25.0k

Mar 22nd 2019, 10:40 PM

# Docklands

U2 'find what they're looking for' as green light given for visitor centre in Dublin

The City Council gave the centre the go-ahead after the height the centre was significantly reduced.

18.6k

Jan 23rd 2019, 7:45 PM

# Davos

Bono tells business leaders at Davos: 'Capitalism is not immoral - it's amoral'

He said the people whose lives were “chewed up” by capitalism are pushing populism.

34.5k

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Jan 23rd 2019, 12:49 PM

# tradition

Photos: Glen Hansard, Damien Rice, Imelda May and U2 among the Dublin city buskers last night

A big crowd as in attendance for the annual event.

34.6k

Dec 25th 2018, 11:39 AM

# mark evill

Businessman falsely used names of U2 stars to steal six-figures sums from UK health board

Mark Evill’s company received almost £708,000 from the UK Health Board.

21.5k

Oct 26th 2018, 8:29 AM

# Bono

What Percent Bono Are You?

We probably know what you want the answer to be.

5.3k

Sep 9th 2018, 9:25 PM

# bonooooo

Bono's got his voice back and U2 have returned to the road

He’s seen a doctor and he’s grand now.

19.4k

Sep 5th 2018, 10:58 AM

# experience + innocence

U2 forced to cut short Berlin gig after Bono loses his voice

The band said it is seeking medical advice.

25.4k

Sep 2nd 2018, 8:30 AM

# u2 on brexit

Bono says he's proud of how European countries 'rallied behind Ireland on the border issue'

The U2 frontman made the comments in an article he wrote for a German newspaper.

22.0k

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Aug 28th 2018, 7:45 PM

# Elevation

Council planners put U2 visitor centre and new hotel on hold due to height concerns

There have also been objections by local residents’ groups.

14.4k

Aug 24th 2018, 6:30 PM

# Boyband v Bono's band

Who sang it: U2 or Westlife?

How happy will Bono be with your results?

12.3k

Aug 6th 2018, 6:00 PM

# objection

U2 visitor centre not the sweetest thing for dockland residents

63 residents from Hanover Quay have made objections over concerns the centre will have a ‘devastating impact’ on the Docklands

21.2k

Jul 31st 2018, 10:44 PM

# Achtung Building

Poll: Would you visit the U2 centre?

Planning permission has been submitted for the attraction on Hanover Quay.

45.3k

Jul 28th 2018, 6:00 PM

# Storeys for boys

This is what Dublin's new U2 visitor centre would look like

The four storey building will include a reconstruction of the band’s original studio and various themed exhibit areas.

35.9k

Jul 26th 2018, 4:31 PM

# Ware the streets

Planning permission granted for refurbishment of warehouse that used to belong to U2

It will contain a 311 square metre restaurant.

28.0k

Jul 22nd 2018, 9:45 AM

# United Nations

Bono gives shoutout to Irish security council bid during Madison Square Garden concert

A formal launch event for Ireland’s bid to the UN Security Council will take place today.

17.9k

Jul 2nd 2018, 8:13 AM

# Beautiful Day

U2 concert on agenda as Varadkar and Coveney plot charm offensive to win UN security council seat

The Irish government is aiming to win a non-permanent seat on the security council for 2021-2022.

21.7k

Jul 1st 2018, 11:08 AM