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#U2

# u2 - All time

Irish U2 fans left disappointed as all Dublin tour dates sell out in under five minutes
# Ticket Touting
# Ticket Touting

Irish U2 fans left disappointed as all Dublin tour dates sell out in under five minutes

Feb 2nd 2018, 11:34 AM 34,923 Views 129 Comments

Tickets for U2′s European sold out dates quickly appeared on Seatwave for up to triple the original price.

U2 will play two homecoming gigs at Dublin's 3Arena this November
# Experience + Innocence
From The Daily Edge
# Experience + Innocence

U2 will play two homecoming gigs at Dublin's 3Arena this November

Jan 29th 2018, 8:37 AM 20,198 Views 94 Comments

Tickets go on sale on Friday at 9am.

U2 join Kendrick Lamar to open politically-charged Grammys
# Damn
# Damn

U2 join Kendrick Lamar to open politically-charged Grammys

Jan 29th 2018, 7:44 AM 17,987 Views 43 Comments

The night belonged to Bruno Mars.

U2 confirm America and European dates, promise Dublin show announcement 'soon'
# On The Road
# On The Road

U2 confirm America and European dates, promise Dublin show announcement 'soon'

Jan 16th 2018, 8:24 AM 14,528 Views 49 Comments

The tour will kick off in Oklahoma on 2 May.

Larry Mullen sues contractors over construction of beachfront Dublin home
# High Court
# High Court

Larry Mullen sues contractors over construction of beachfront Dublin home

Jan 12th 2018, 7:29 AM 75,656 Views 0 Comments

The U2 drummer and his partner Ann Acheson launched the action in the High Court on Wednesday.

Bono said that music has become 'very girly' and a lot of people aren't happy about it
# Achtung Bono
# Achtung Bono

Bono said that music has become 'very girly' and a lot of people aren't happy about it

Dec 28th 2017, 6:10 PM 24,190 Views 131 Comments

The Irish rock star was speaking to Rolling Stone magazine.

Here's why it's ridiculous that Bono has been complaining about music becoming 'very girly'
# U2
From The Daily Edge
# U2

Here's why it's ridiculous that Bono has been complaining about music becoming 'very girly'

Dec 28th 2017, 12:24 PM 5,324 Views 12 Comments

Prepare to roll your eyes.

U2 are getting ridiculous amounts of praise for their recent performance on BBC
# U2
From The Daily Edge
# U2

U2 are getting ridiculous amounts of praise for their recent performance on BBC

Dec 20th 2017, 10:21 AM 11,176 Views 2 Comments

Another reason why we need BBC iPlayer.

U2 write letter supporting the Freedom of Dublin being stripped from Aung San Suu Kyi
# One Band To Overthrow
# One Band To Overthrow

U2 write letter supporting the Freedom of Dublin being stripped from Aung San Suu Kyi

Dec 12th 2017, 6:20 PM 32,242 Views 84 Comments

Councillors are looking at how to remove the award from her.

U2 delay concert in Argentina to allow fans watch crucial World Cup qualifier
# The Tunes Can Wait
From The42
# The Tunes Can Wait

U2 delay concert in Argentina to allow fans watch crucial World Cup qualifier

Oct 10th 2017, 6:09 PM 12,974 Views 8 Comments

Argentina need a win against Ecuador to have a chance of securing one of the four automatic qualification spots for the tournament in Russia.

U2 and Ed Sheeran cancel concerts in protest-hit St Louis
# Violence In St Louis
# Violence In St Louis

U2 and Ed Sheeran cancel concerts in protest-hit St Louis

Sep 17th 2017, 12:27 PM 24,248 Views 90 Comments

There were violent scenes after the acquittal of a police officer of the murder of a black man.

U2 fans have been receiving these cryptic unmarked letters in the post
# Snail Mail
From The Daily Edge
# Snail Mail

U2 fans have been receiving these cryptic unmarked letters in the post

Aug 22nd 2017, 4:30 PM 5,958 Views 0 Comments

They’ve gone full Taylor Swift.

11 vital things we need to see included in the proposed U2 museum in Dublin
# EX-HIB-I-TION
From The Daily Edge
# EX-HIB-I-TION

11 vital things we need to see included in the proposed U2 museum in Dublin

Aug 7th 2017, 2:30 PM 4,629 Views 3 Comments

We are open to the role of the museum’s artistic director.

'It's a stadium built for Gaelic Games, first and foremost. That has to be the priority.'
# Cut Of The Pitch
From The42
# Cut Of The Pitch

'It's a stadium built for Gaelic Games, first and foremost. That has to be the priority.'

Aug 4th 2017, 6:00 AM 11,943 Views 11 Comments

The Croke Park surface has come under the spotlight in recent weeks.

If you missed U2, here are some of the best bits from their homecoming gig in Croke Park
# A Sort Of Homecoming
# A Sort Of Homecoming

If you missed U2, here are some of the best bits from their homecoming gig in Croke Park

Jul 25th 2017, 11:49 AM 13,539 Views 17 Comments

The crowd was treated to a spectacular tri-colour themed fly-past

Everything you desperately need to know about last night's U2 Croke Park gig
# Hometown Heroes
From The Daily Edge
# Hometown Heroes

Everything you desperately need to know about last night's U2 Croke Park gig

Jul 23rd 2017, 10:14 AM 20,913 Views 5 Comments

Apologies for the FOMO.

A spectacular fly-past and understated Trump references: U2 bring 'The Joshua Tree' home
# Homecoming
# Homecoming

A spectacular fly-past and understated Trump references: U2 bring 'The Joshua Tree' home

Jul 23rd 2017, 2:33 AM 54,639 Views 97 Comments

Sweeping visuals from filmmaker Anton Corbijn helped breathe new life into the classic songs.

Bono has even made the sun shine as fans gather ahead of sold out Croke Park gig
# Beautiful Day
# Beautiful Day

Bono has even made the sun shine as fans gather ahead of sold out Croke Park gig

Jul 22nd 2017, 2:11 PM 22,013 Views 68 Comments

The hottest ticket in town.

This is how the stage will look at U2 tomorrow
# Vertigo
# Vertigo

This is how the stage will look at U2 tomorrow

Jul 21st 2017, 9:59 PM 31,703 Views 55 Comments

Hello, hello, ola…

U2 help pay for Berlin pitch to be relaid ahead of Liverpool friendly
# Pitch Perfect
From The42
# Pitch Perfect

U2 help pay for Berlin pitch to be relaid ahead of Liverpool friendly

Jul 21st 2017, 12:26 PM 9,461 Views 14 Comments

Bono and the lads played the Olympic Stadium last week.

Fine Gael minister says left-wing policies would "break this country"
# Rise Of The Left
# Rise Of The Left

Fine Gael minister says left-wing policies would "break this country"

Jul 18th 2017, 10:42 PM 20,976 Views 115 Comments

Paschal Donohoe said that a ‘social disorder’ has prevailed since the 2008 economic collapse.

Heading to Croke Park next weekend? Whet your appetite with a video visit to this 'U2 room'
# A Sort Of Homecoming
# A Sort Of Homecoming

Heading to Croke Park next weekend? Whet your appetite with a video visit to this 'U2 room'

Jul 15th 2017, 8:30 PM 10,273 Views 5 Comments

The display features a life-size sculpture of Bono’s ‘MacPhisto’ character and even a pack of U2 condoms.

Poll: Do you admire Bono?
# Lunch Crunch
# Lunch Crunch

Poll: Do you admire Bono?

Jul 13th 2017, 12:45 PM 42,681 Views 168 Comments

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

U2 played an intimate gig in London for the firefighters who responded to Grenfell Tower
# Joshua Tree Tour
From The Daily Edge
# Joshua Tree Tour

U2 played an intimate gig in London for the firefighters who responded to Grenfell Tower

Jul 9th 2017, 2:53 PM 4,565 Views 2 Comments

They also paid tribute to Jo Cox who was murdered by a terrorist last year.

U2's Adam Clayton: 'I'm an alcoholic.. that disease drove me towards this wonderful life'
# Heartfelt
# Heartfelt

U2's Adam Clayton: 'I'm an alcoholic.. that disease drove me towards this wonderful life'

Jun 27th 2017, 4:54 PM 52,962 Views 35 Comments

U2 bassist Adam Clayton thanked his bandmates for their support during his treatment and recovery for alcohol abuse.

'We'd like to honour our graceful leader': Enda gets a shout-out from Bono in Chicago
# The Chieftain
# The Chieftain

'We'd like to honour our graceful leader': Enda gets a shout-out from Bono in Chicago

Jun 6th 2017, 2:29 PM 24,193 Views 47 Comments

Enda’s on his farewell tour as Taoiseach – and happened to be in Chicago at the same time as the band.

Here's how much U2, Paul McCartney and Adele are worth
# Rolling In The Dough
# Rolling In The Dough

Here's how much U2, Paul McCartney and Adele are worth

May 4th 2017, 6:20 AM 58,555 Views 39 Comments

The Sunday Times Music Rich List is out.

This music producer told a very amusing story about meeting Bono and not having a breeze who he was
# Sorry Who Are You
From The Daily Edge
# Sorry Who Are You

This music producer told a very amusing story about meeting Bono and not having a breeze who he was

Apr 22nd 2017, 2:11 PM 6,794 Views 0 Comments

“Maaan, no disrespect, but no.”

U2's song with Kendrick Lamar is good, and the internet is extremely surprised
# XXX
From The Daily Edge
# XXX

U2's song with Kendrick Lamar is good, and the internet is extremely surprised

Apr 14th 2017, 9:13 AM 13,600 Views 3 Comments

“Kendrick Lamar managed to make U2 tolerable. Is this witchcraft?”

U2's former manager has made a €35m TV show about the seedy lives of the rich and famous
# Star Studded Crew
# Star Studded Crew

U2's former manager has made a €35m TV show about the seedy lives of the rich and famous

Apr 8th 2017, 8:30 AM 27,154 Views 6 Comments

Funded by Sky Atlantic, Riviera is the brainchild of Paul McGuinness and directed by Neil Jordan.

U2's The Edge is putting cash into a Dublin ticketing startup
# Sweetest Thing
# Sweetest Thing

U2's The Edge is putting cash into a Dublin ticketing startup

Apr 1st 2017, 4:00 PM 19,781 Views 12 Comments

Several large investment companies are also backing Coras.

U2 top Irish Rich List with a combined wealth of €645 million

U2 top Irish Rich List with a combined wealth of €645 million

Mar 4th 2017, 2:51 PM 24,395 Views 39 Comments

Niall Horan, Graham Norton, Colin Farrell, Daniel O’Donnell, Michael Flatley, and Enya all feature.

British songwriter accuses U2 of ripping off his song
# The Fly
# The Fly

British songwriter accuses U2 of ripping off his song

Mar 1st 2017, 7:47 PM 19,251 Views 40 Comments

The lawsuit says U2 heard his song after signing on with Island Records in 1989.

Why are Bono and The Edge grazing sheep in Stephen's Green in 2000? It's their right as Freemen of the City
# Freedom Of The City
# Freedom Of The City

Why are Bono and The Edge grazing sheep in Stephen's Green in 2000? It's their right as Freemen of the City

Feb 7th 2017, 6:01 AM 23,718 Views 26 Comments

Barack and Michelle Obama are soon set to have some interesting privileges in Dublin.

Third major concert set for Croke Park this summer (but it's not an extra U2 date)
# Croker Stage
# Croker Stage

Third major concert set for Croke Park this summer (but it's not an extra U2 date)

Feb 2nd 2017, 6:03 AM 35,637 Views 22 Comments

The gig will most likely be in June.

Someone is selling a ticket for U2's Croke Park gig for €3,920 on Stubhub
# Daylight Robbery
From The Daily Edge
# Daylight Robbery

Someone is selling a ticket for U2's Croke Park gig for €3,920 on Stubhub

Jan 24th 2017, 9:59 PM 5,281 Views 2 Comments

AH HERE.

Poll: Should reselling tickets above face value be banned?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Should reselling tickets above face value be banned?

Jan 17th 2017, 8:48 AM 25,618 Views 103 Comments

U2 fans were left unhappy after tickets from their upcoming gig sold out in minutes.

Calls to fast-track anti-ticket touting law as U2 tickets sell for more than €1,000
# Sold Out
# Sold Out

Calls to fast-track anti-ticket touting law as U2 tickets sell for more than €1,000

Jan 17th 2017, 6:10 AM 16,124 Views 58 Comments

Dublin North West TD Noel Rock said he would be raising the issue with Taoiseach Enda Kenny this afternoon.

U2 tickets sold out in minutes this morning - but are already being sold for €1,000
# With Or With-tout You
# With Or With-tout You

U2 tickets sold out in minutes this morning - but are already being sold for €1,000

Jan 16th 2017, 3:29 PM 27,982 Views 83 Comments

Tickets are on sale on a website owned by Ticketmaster – who sold the originals.

Bono sent pizza to U2 fans camping out for tickets to their Croke Park gig
# With Or Without Food
From The Daily Edge
# With Or Without Food

Bono sent pizza to U2 fans camping out for tickets to their Croke Park gig

Jan 16th 2017, 1:53 PM 8,518 Views 9 Comments

Decidedly un-poxy behaviour.

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