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U2 tower now ready for Elevation: Irish Independent, May 8, 2008

The Edge hosts charity auction amid work on new U2 album: Washington Post, April 23, 2008

U2 takes the ticket as fans pay the pipers: Sunday Independent, March 2, 2008

'You only care about Africa': Irish Independent, March 24, 2008

Bono says no to acting career: Irish Examiner, February 21, 2008

All in a day's work Bono's words ring true: Irish Independent, March 12, 2008

Rights and wrongs: Sunday Journal, March 9, 2008

Bono's plan gets their Irish up: Los Angeles Times, February 25, 2008

How U2 finally found what they were looking for ... to pay less tax: Belfast Telegraph, February 21, 2008

Bono's Gloria days may be fading away: Sunday Independent, January 27, 2008

Sundance star Bono sees world through rose-tinted glasses: Irish Independent, January 21, 2008

Bono gets ball rolling at auction in aid of Darfur: Irish Independent, December 15, 2007

Bono meets match with searing attack on 'brazen' hotel plan: Irish Examiner, December 15, 2007

Beautiful day for U2 as US critics laud 3D film: Irish Independent, January 8, 2008

Bono elevated to capital heights but claims he's not money-driven: Sunday Independent, January 6, 2008

Building plans give U2 hometown blues: The Guardian, December 3, 2007

Neighbours, everybody needs good neighbours: Sunday Journal, December 16, 2007

Planners backed U2 bid 'out of deference': Irish Independent, November 19, 2007

Bono's Calling: Washington Post, November 26, 2007

Bono and The Edge stun charity concert: Scotland on Sunday, November 25, 2007

Bono's tax policy is just not rock 'n' roll: Sunday Tribune

U2 Pops Out in Mexico: Irish Voice/IrishAbroad.com, October 12, 2007

Bono's U2 tower to be tallest in Ireland: October 13, 2007

The General 'prevented kidnap of Bono's child': Irish Examiner, October 5, 2007

I'm with Bono This guy deserves a medal, by George: Irish Independent, September 29, 2007

Bono's hotel plan angers Dublin traditionalists: The Independent, October 3, 2007

US honours Bono for work in Africa: Ireland.com, September 28, 2007

Abject hacks catch the Bono gibbers: Irish Independent, June 13, 2007

'Visionary' Bono gets Liberty Medal: Irish Independent, May 25, 2007

Riot on the red carpet as U2 storm the Palais: The Guardian, May 21, 2007

Unforgettable fire . . . Bono fuming over smokey chimney: Irish Independent, May 17, 2007

One man comes in the name of aid: Chicago Tribune, May 2, 2007

They're worth all of €715m . . . but U2 still fall down the rich list: Irish Independent, April 27, 2007

The Edge buys $15m Malibu property: Irish Independent, April 24, 2007

U2ers to spin 'Spidey' tunes: Philadelphia Inquirer, April 18, 2007

Sir Bono – and all that we can't leave behind: Irish Independent, March 30, 2007

Bono receives honorary knighthood: BBC, March 29, 2007

Bling is fit for a king in Bono's crowning glory: Irish Independent, March 30, 2007

U2's The Edge donates guitar to auction: Miami Herald, March 27, 2007

Bono, Edge at centre of Clarence row: Sunday Independent, March 18, 2007

U2 nails Lola to cross on Sharkey canvas: Sunday Independent, March 11, 2007

Sorry Bono, we're too tired, eh: Irish Independent, March 13, 2007

Bono to guest edit 'Vanity Fair': Ireland.com, March 6, 2007

That's very civil of you, Bono: Irish Independent, March 7, 2007

U2's Adam splits up with fiancee Susie: Sunday Independent, March 7, 2007

Adam still hasn't found what he's looking for in the name of love: Sunday Independent, March 7, 2007

Birthday boy Bono keeps the celebrations going strong: Sunday Independent, February 25, 2007

Bono snubbed by North Dakota: Irish Independent, February 17, 2007

Does Bono put his money where his mouth is?: The Age (Melbourne), February 4, 2007

Kudos for Bono: Townhall.com, January 8, 2007

U2 used its money to 'steamroll' me—Lola: Sunday Independent, December 31, 2006

Bob Geldof and Bono boosted US aid to Africa: Irish Independent, January 2, 2007

MPs slam 'ploy' of honour for Bono: Irish Examiner, December 27, 2006

Bono joins Geldof as an honorary Dublin knight: The Observer, December 24, 2006

U2 and their hostage to fortune: Sunday Independent, December 17, 2006

Beautiful pay day but U2 no match for Stones: Irish Independent, December 15, 2006

Thanks Edge, as U2 bid aloha to tour: Irish Independent, December 12, 2006

'Mouthy' Bob and Bono attacked by UK writer: Sunday Independent, November 19, 2006

Profile—Bono: Sunday Telegraph, November 19, 2006

Stylist told to give back Bono's hat: Daily Telegraph, November 16, 2006

It was the summer of '79, when the Heat was felt by McGuinness: Sunday Independent, October 29, 2006

It isn't just Bono's U2 who are talking through their hat about tax avoidance: The Observer, October 22, 2006

Tell Lola we love her in Bono's stuff: Sunday Independent, October 22, 2006

Where was U2's pride, in the name of integrity?: Sunday Independent, October 22, 2006

Bono, Preacher on Poverty, Tarnishes Halo With Irish Tax Move: Bloomberg, October 16, 2006

Bono in court showdown with stylist over his 'iconic' stetson: The Times, October 18, 2006

Former U2 stylist heads to High Court over Stetson tug-of-war: Sunday Independent, October 15, 2006

U2 in surprise split from record label after 'snub': Irish Independent, October 9, 2006

The battle of the bands and music's bigwigs: Irish Independent, October 10, 2006

It's a beautiful book . . .: Irish Independent, October 7, 2006
...BUY the book —  Or in UK£'s

Bono woke on Sinatra's coach with a damp patch between his legs: October 1, 2006
...BUY the book —  Or in UK£'s

Ill daughter told me to 'go for it' on tour, says Edge: Irish Independent, September 30, 2006

U2 book for the bargain bin: Irish Independent, May 27, 2006Part II
...BUY the book —  Or in UK£'s

The day the whole audience walked out on Bono and the lads ... (well, they were just schoolboys, after all): Irish Independent, September 23, 2006

Lucky Edge for 250 U2 fans: Sunday Independent, September 24, 2006

U2's tax move is defended by band's manager: Irish Independent, September 21, 2006

U2 Tower strikes bad chord with residents: BBC, August 7, 2006

Why we can't live with or without U2's rattle and run: Sunday Independent, August 13, 2006

Sorting the saints from those wealthy rock stars, Pro Bono: Irish Independent, August 10, 2006

U2 move their assets out of Ireland: Daily Telegraph, August 8, 2006

U2 move their rock empire out of Ireland: Sunday Independent, August 6, 2006

U2 in their own words: July 29, 2006

Edge pays tribute to legendary bluesman who 'laid road' for U2: Irish Independent, June 17, 2006

Computer ties Bono to Beethoven: The Sunday Times, June 18, 2006

No Black & White ball but Bono's bash was full of colour: Irish Indepedent, May 14, 2006

Bono—The missionary: The Independent, May 13, 2006

Supposing ... Bono's too annoying to save the world: The Guardian, May 19, 2006

U2 still number one in entertainers' rich list: Irish Examiner, April 21, 2006

Get ready for Bono, the editor...: The Independent, May 5, 2006

Top pop lyric is from U2: The Times, April 17, 2006

Episcopal churches turn to U2 to pack pews: Boston Globe, April 14, 2006

One love as U2's Adam to marry long-time girlfriend: Irish Independent, April 11, 2006

U2 honoured by Amnesty at Chile ceremony: RTE, February 26, 2006

Lure of U2 draws churchgoers to special services: Boston Globe, April 1, 2006

The gospel according to U2 and Bono: The Scotsman, April 3, 2006

Bono takes Berlusconi to task over election photo promotion: Irish Times, April 3, 2006

Bono, me... and that big mouth of mine: Irish Independent, March 31, 2006

Oh. My. God. Distraught fans show shock and sympathy: Irish Independent, March 10, 2006

Bono guitar gift starts an international spat: Daily Telegraph, March 8, 2006

All that you can't leave behind: December 2, 2005

Geldof and Bono on Nobel Peace Prize list: Daily Telegraph, February 24, 2006

Hey Bono, can you spare us €126m?: Irish Independent, February 20, 2006

Crusading Bono reconsiders religion: Cleveland Plain Dealer, February 11, 2006

Bono has a cause but he's no rebel as conservatism reigns: Irish Independent, February 10, 2006

Grammy awards - U2 are still rocking after 25 years: Irish Examiner, February 10, 2006 (Editorial)

U2 takes five Grammys: New York Newsday, February 9, 2006

U2 Overshadows Mariah Carey's Comeback Story at the Grammys: New York Times, February 9, 2006

Bono's Wonk-and-Roll: Washington Post, February 4, 2006

U2's Edge helps the New Orleans band play on: The Guardian, February 6, 2006

U2 find what they're looking for with Meteor magic: Irish Examiner, February 3, 2006

Media Age Business Tips From U2: New York Times, November 28, 2005

In a world of their own: The Observer, December 18, 2005

Bono's poverty 'rants' cause tension in U2: Irish Examiner, January 2, 2006

Crusader Bono's Time has come: Irish Examiner, December 19, 2005

Amnesty honours U2 as Ambassador of Conscience: Irish Independent, December 10, 2005

All that you can't leave behind: Boston Globe, December 2, 2005

The Edge—My crazy life in U2: The Independent, November 11, 2005

Rock star, envoy, venture capitalist: The Guardian, October 20, 2005

Singer is invited to lunch at White House: Irish Independent, October 20, 2005

Bono Was 'Inches' From Bomb Death: Ulster News Letter, June 25, 2005

€50m spree is 'biggest event since Papal visit': Irish Independent, June 25, 2005

You can't make it on your own: Sunday Independent, June 19, 2005

U2's tangled financial web: Sunday Business Post, June 19, 2005

Uno, dos, tres...€175 million for U2: Sunday Business Post, June 19, 2005

Band's multi-million search for a little privacy: Irish Independent, March 23, 2005

Bono talks of US crusade: The Guardian, June 16, 2005

Bono leads celebrity A-list in capital protest march: The Scotsman, June 20, 2005

Shedding light on Bono: Sunday Herald, June 19, 2005

Rock star, poet, rebel: Chicago Tribune, May 7, 2005 (Editorial)

U are there: Rocky Mountain News, April 16, 2005

Bedtime for Bono: American Spectator, April 6, 2005

Has all this power gone to Bono's head?: Sunday Independent, April 10, 2005

The Man Behind the Band: Irish Voice/IrishAbroad.com, April 1, 2005

Alas, poor Bono - but here's to Mrs Robinson: Irish Independent, April 11, 2005

My virtual ringside seat at one of U2's best gigs: Irish Independent, April 5, 2005

My scruff diamond: The Observer, March 13, 2005

U2's pride . . . it's only Rock and Roll but they like it: Irish Independent, March 16, 2005

U2's induction worth the wait: Cleveland Plain-Dealer

U2 leads impressive class: Cleveland Plain-Dealer, Marc 13, 2005

U2 leads newest members into rock's hall of fame: Boston Globe, March 15, 2005

Springsteen to Induct U2: Rolling Stone, February 25, 2005

Mrs Bono reveals how a rock marriage can be made to work: Glasgow Herald, March 3, 2005

Bono's next No 1 may be at World Bank: The Guardian, March 7, 2005

Bono for the World Bank: Los Angeles Times (Editorial), February 25, 2005

U2 fans let fly at expensive online ticket sale fiasco: Sunday Independent, January 30, 2005

Ah, poor U2. Maybe they're too old to understand the internet?: Irish Independent, February 2, 2005

U2's online ticket launch for fan club bollixed up: New York Newsday, January 27, 2005

Lottery for U2 ticket sales after 'staggering' demand in Britain: Irish Independent, January 29, 2005

U2's Live Aid: Irish Independent, January 29, 2005
...BUY Diana Scrimgeour's U2 Show

Surrender to Peter Pan: The Guardian, December 6, 2004

U2's latest CD explodes in vivid meditation on the world's woes: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, November 29, 2004

U2 songs at heart are all soul and at soul are all heart: Sunday Independent, November 28, 2004 (reg. required)

Courageous Crooners: National Review, November 23, 2004

A blast from the 'Bomb' squad: Irish Echo, November 24, 2004

Word of a Free Concert, Next to an Oft-Sold Bridge, Spreads Quickly: New York Times, November 23, 2004

U2's bid for 'biggest band' status: Christian Science Monitor, November 22, 2004

U2's web of rock and royalties: Sunday Business Post, November 21, 2004

Fans get stuck in an intimate moment with U2: Irish Examiner, November 17, 2004 (registration required)

U2: The Catharsis in the Cathedral: New York Times, November 14, 2004 (reg. required)

From boy to men: Sunday Herald, November 14, 2004

U2 - putting the biz into: Irish Independent, November 13, 2004 (reg. required)

Track-by-track guide to the new album: Irish Independent, November 13, 2004 (reg. required)
...BUY U2's How to dismantle an atomic bomb

U2 gig to give fans a taste of new album: Irish Independent, November 12, 2004 (registration required)

The constant quest for magic: Daily Telegraph, November 11, 2004

23 years on, Bono gets back his lyrics: The Guardian, October 23, 2004

How Paul David Hewson became Pro Bono Publico: The Herald, October 4, 2004

Pro Bono: The Observer, September 26, 2004

See me, feel me: The Observer, September 19, 2004

Bono rocks into valley to join VC firm: San Jose Mercury News, June 16, 2004

U2 will enjoy Bono's Dublin: Toronto Star, May 22, 2004

A Brush with Bono: New York Post, November 22, 2003

Bono means business over global poverty: Irish Examiner, July 9, 2003

A sunny day with a rock star belies a tragic topic: Africa: Seattle Times, June 6, 2003

Blair pressed over Aids battle: BBC, May 22, 2003

Bono, Bush and Bible: Irish Voice, May 7, 2003

Debt crusader Bono named greatest European hero, Irish Examiner, April 21, 2003

J-Lo and Bono: making beautiful music: Irish Echo, April 2, 2003

Bono is made knight of French Legion: Irish Examiner, March 1, 2003

Pro Bono: Pro GOAL, Concern: Irish Echo, February 26, 2003

Stars salute Bono at Grammy charity event: Minneapolis Star Tribune, February 22, 2003

Hard to believe, but this guy is really a rock star: Chicago Sun-Times, December 25, 2002

Bono in the heartland: Chicago Tribune, December 4, 2002

A rock star's new approach to world aid: Christian Science Monitor, May 30, 2002

When a Rock Star Goes Political: New York Times, May 28, 2002

Bono tries to lure Treasury chief into aid band: Financial Times, May 12, 2002

O'Neill and Bono to Rock Africa: Insight on the News, May 9, 2002

There's just not enough heat in Bono's Kitchen: Irish Independent, April 6, 2002

REM guitarist is quiet and sober, Bono tells jury: The Times, March 26, 2002

Record week for U2: Irish Echo, March 6, 2002

Ulster gig our most important moment - U2: The News Letter, March 5, 2002

Bono's Mission: Time, March 4, 2002

Right Man, Right Time: Time, March 4, 2002

Bono: Singer. Songwriter. Messiah?: The Independent, March 2, 2002

A tough gig, this messiah business...: The Irish Times, March 2, 2002

Music to Irish ears as U2 and Enya grab four Grammys: Irish Examiner, March 1, 2002

Elevation adulation: Irish Independent, March 1, 2002

A beautiful night for U2, Keys: Boston Globe, February 28, 2002

U2 album rekindles faith of a fallen fan: St. Paul Pioneer Press, February 28, 2002

Grammy sweep?: St. Paul Pioneer Press, February 27, 2002

60 Minutes II - Bono: CBS News, February 20, 2002

Stars come out to salute Bono: Hello Magazine, February 18, 2002

Dispensing wisdom on a world stage pro Bono publico: Sydney Morning Herald, February 14, 2002

U2 welcomes God into its music: Minneapolis Star Tribune, February 9, 2002
...Buy the book Walk On: the Spiritual Journey of U2

Playing both sides all for good cause - U2: Chicago Sun-Times (Editorial), February 6, 2002

Unforgettable U2 fire up football fans: Irish Independent, February 5, 2002

Superbowl set to give U2 perfect pitch: Irish Examiner, February 1, 2002

U2 stay on track despite threat to studios: Irish Independent, January 31, 2002

Dirty old Dublin goes head to head with new cappuccino city: Irish Independent, January 30, 2002

U2 battle to save Dublin studios: BBC, January 29, 2002

Petition by U2 fans to save studio: The Irish Times, January 29, 2002

U2 fight to stay on in original recording studio: Irish Examiner, January 24, 2002

U2 stuck in a planning moment: Irish Examiner, January 12, 2002

All that you can't leave out about U2 and religion: Irish News, January 11, 2002

U2 sweep Rolling Stone awards: BBC, January 10, 2002

Success to beat the band may be key to saving U2 studio: Irish Independent, January 9, 2002

U2 lead Grammys race: BBC, January 5, 2002

Year they can't leave behind: Irish Independent, December 29, 2001

U2 rolls out with $110m from tour: Irish Independent, December 28, 2001

Spreading the gospel of U2: The Irish Times, December 22, 2001

Joy Makes a Return - interview with Bono: Los Angeles Times, December 16, 2001

'Drop the debt' Bono wins top Euro award: Irish Independent, December 5, 2001

U2 oust Beatles as top of the heap, says survey: Irish Examiner, November 22, 2001

U2, in the Name of Healing: Los Angeles Times, November 14, 2001

U2 star challenges block on plans for house extension: Irish Independent, December 22, 2001

An Irishman's Diary; Building in Dalkey: The Irish Times, November 3, 2001

The Edge gets thumbs down on house plan: Irish Independent, October 20, 2001

Backstage with the band!: Irish Voice, October 31, 2001

U2 concert soars despite Bono's chatter: Irish Echo, October 31, 2001

U2 elevate New York: Salon.com, October 29, 2001

No Bombast, But U2 Bands Together With N.Y.: New York Daily News, October 26, 2001

Rock review, U2 at the United Center: Chicago Tribune, October 16, 2001

Bono: Salon.com, October 2, 2001

Reprieve for U2 recording studio: The Irish Times, September 12, 2001

U2 stuck in a winning moment as they pick up MTV award: Irish Examiner, September 8, 2001

Match victory raises party atmosphere to euphoric Elevation: Irish Independent, September 3, 2001

The rich voice of the 'biggest band': Sunday Independent, September 2, 2001

Bono ripe for sainthood: The Irish Times, September 1, 2001

Company hopeful Edge will pull the strings: Belfast Telegraph, August 30, 2001

U2 on way back: Irish Voice, August 29, 2001

U2 make it a beautiful night, Glasgow: BBC, August 28, 2001

Nothing compares to U2 as kings of the castle claim their throne after 20 years: Irish Independent, August 27, 2001

Thousands flock to see U2 at Slane: BBC, August 25, 2001

Gold dust tickets for the VIP castle knees-up: Irish Independent, August 25, 2001

Celebrating U2: The Irish Times (Editorial), August 25, 2001

Bono: the pain, the pride, the passion: Irish Independent, August 25, 2001

Rock Steady: The Scotsman, August 25, 2001

Bono bids his father fond farewell: 'He's going home': Irish Examiner, August 25, 2001

Bono sings at father's funeral: BBC, August 24, 2001

All sound systems go as Slane stage is set for special sort of homecoming: Irish Independent, August 24, 2001

U2 play surprise Glasgow dates: BBC, August 23, 2001

Bono mourns death of his father: Irish Echo, August 22, 2001

Big words from Boutros Bono: The Independent, August 20, 2001

Behind the shades of U2's principle strength: The Sunday Times, August 19, 2001

Up his sleeve: The Sunday Times, August 19, 2001

U2 to fight purchase order on recording studio: The Irish Times, August 17, 2001

Bono's 'Kite' soars for ailing dad: Irish Echo, August 15, 2001

U2 offer prayer for peace: BBC, August 12, 2001

In concert - U2: Sunday Business Post, July 22, 2001

Bono's heir raising method of delivery: Irish Independent, July 21, 2001

U2 tickets a sell-out after just 94 minutes: The Irish Times, July 10, 2001

U2 ready to play second Slane gig: The Sunday Times, July 1, 2001

U2 throws a Garden Party: Irish Echo, June 20, 2001

Bono enthralls Harvard grads: Boston Globe, June 7, 2001

Go! Thursday: Boston Globe, June 7, 2001

It's a b-U2-ful day: Rockers simply deliver with or without props: Boston Herald, June 6, 2001

U2 still performs in the name of love: Toronto Globe and Mail, May 25, 2001

Plans for second U2 gig at Slane under way: Irish Independent, May 4, 2001

Promoters to apply for second U2 gig: Irish Independent, April 12, 2001

In the name of love: Toronto Globe and Mail, April 9, 2001

New concert laws to give U2 fans a hope: Irish Independent, April 9, 2001

Thunderously exciting U2 set raises the roof: The Irish Times, March 26, 2001

Arrangements for Slane '2' may be under way: The Irish Times, March 22, 2001

Licensing rules for concerts due 'within weeks': The Irish Times, March 15, 2001

Another beautiful day thanks to Bertie: Irish Examiner, March 14, 2001

Extra U2 concert possible: The Irish Times, March 14, 2001

Bono fights a losing battle for ticketless fans: The Irish Times, March 12, 2001

Fans camp out for tickets to see U2 at Slane: The Irish Times, March 10, 2001

U2 will play Slane Castle in August: The Irish Times, March 1, 2001


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