The Irish Times

Emer McLysaght: Bono might be a pox, but he’s our pox

Sometimes it’s hard to be a U2 fan. They don’t make it easy

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 06:00

U2 drama series in development for Netflix, JJ Abrams confirms

‘The story is actually spectacular behind the band,’ Star Wars producer says

Fri Mar 25 2022 - 17:15

Hugh Linehan: Bono and I finally have something in common – we both find U2 cringeworthy

The band’s awareness of their own ridiculousness has long been part of their appeal

Sat Jan 22 2022 - 07:00

Various artists: C91 review – the worst circle of indie pop hell

Latest instalment of the C series reveals the good, the bad and the ugly of 1991

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 05:00

The Best Of Times: Roche goes to the limit and beyond in bid for Tour de France glory

The drama of the closing stages of the 1987 race held the nation in rapture

Tue Jun 30 2020 - 06:00

Players impressed with Bono’s Irish pride and desire

Presence of legendary O’Connell designed to galvanise Ireland squad

Thu Feb 20 2020 - 06:00

U2 mix memories of Dublin childhood with politics on opening gig of world tour

High-octane visuals help the Irish band deliver a rousing live show in Oklahoma

Thu May 03 2018 - 11:00

U2 support repeal of Eighth Amendment on eve of new tour

The Dublin band choose Trump-supporting Oklahoma to kick off their ‘issues based’ tour

Wed May 02 2018 - 16:56

U2, bad sex and Baileys: the biggest 2017 culture stories on irishtimes.com

Readers were also interested in Michael Colgan, Vincent Hanley and maps of Ireland

Thu Dec 28 2017 - 05:00

U2's new album Songs of Experience: the most tortuous journey

Trump, Brexit, personal crises scuppered the release of U2’s album out today

Fri Dec 01 2017 - 08:00

Aidan O’Brien’s Idaho attempts to bridge 34-year Irish gap in Japan Cup

No foreign runner has won Japan Cup since Alkaased scored in 2005

Fri Nov 24 2017 - 17:09

Beck: U2 are generous, personable and masters of songwriting

Beck on his constant reinvention, his new poppy direction, and touring with U2

Tue Oct 24 2017 - 00:00

Jim Gavin fully focused on Monaghan challenge

Return of Macauley, Flynn and Cooper strengthens Dublin manager’s hand

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 06:05

What unites a taoiseach, an archbishop and Chelsea Clinton? U2, of course

Daughter of former US President Bill Clinton flew into Ireland as guest of Bono

Sun Jul 23 2017 - 16:18

U2’s albums ranked from worst to best

The band are about to perform The Joshua Tree in Croke Park, so where does it stand in the canon?

Tue Jul 18 2017 - 12:00

Bono says U2’s next single inspired by Eamon Dunphy

‘Eamon said this beautiful thing once - he said ‘Bono, Ali is the best thing about you’’

Mon May 15 2017 - 13:36

Ex-U2 manager says fan clubs play an ‘unfair’ role in ticketing

Opinion: Paul McGuinness’s insight into bots, touting and band fan clubs was fascinating

Tue Mar 28 2017 - 16:02

Main ticket sellers face investigation after recent controversy

Competition watchdog will inquire into ‘suspected breaches of law’

Thu Jan 26 2017 - 22:28

U2 delay new album due to Donald Trump’s victory

The Edge says the band needs to reconsider certain songs after US presidential election

Tue Jan 10 2017 - 20:34

U2 to outline tour dates for The Joshua Tree on Monday

Croke Park likely venue in unexpected move for band who have never toured a catalogue album

Sun Jan 08 2017 - 12:07

Aidan O’Brien closing in on a world record tally of Group One wins

Ballydoyle now eyeing targets in Australia and Canada after Churchill’s Dewhurst win

Mon Oct 10 2016 - 01:00

Redeveloped Páirc Uí Chaoimh will be ‘ideal venue’, says Aiken

Stadium work continues as nearby Live in Marquee concerts set to top 100,000 fans

Sun Jun 21 2015 - 15:36

Former U2 manager Paul McGuinness: Cracking crime on the Côte d’Azur

Paul McGuinness has turned to TV, joining forces with John Banville and Neil Jordan to make a crime series based on the French Riviera

Sun Jun 07 2015 - 05:45

Review: Bono sings ‘Iris’ for the first time in public

The Edge fell off the stage during opening concert of the band’s tour

Fri May 15 2015 - 08:52

Bono’s hymn to streaming ends Web Summit on flat note

Panel discussion failed to retain audience but Peter Thiel proves an insightful final speaker

Fri Nov 07 2014 - 01:00

Coldplay’s Ghost Stories: Sad songs from a sad place

Review: 'Tears on the tracks, and a broken heart on its sleeve'

Wed May 14 2014 - 00:00

Bookies expect Jezki to advertise his Champion Hurdle claims at Fairyhouse

Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown Stud team add to their options by supplementing Dedigout into the Hatton’s Grace

Wed Nov 27 2013 - 01:00

Simenon flies Irish flag in €4.1m Japan Cup

Hugely-exciting Annie Power puts her unbeaten record on the line at Ascot

Sat Nov 23 2013 - 01:01

Aidan O’Brien has old familiar territory in his sights

Willie Mullins on track for Japan Cup bid with Simenon, as Ballydoyle master heads for Navan

Wed Nov 20 2013 - 01:00

McGuinness helped U2 find everything they were looking for

Analysis: the manager recognised U2’s potential the first time he saw them, and shrewdly steered his ‘baby band’ to global stardom

Thu Nov 14 2013 - 01:00

St Nicholas Abbey vies for Coronation history

Aidan O’Brien trained horse looking for a third successive victory in race at Epsom

Fri May 31 2013 - 11:06

Abbey looking for a third Coronation

Aidan O’Brien trained horse heads a list of 12 entries for Epsom race

Wed May 15 2013 - 12:58