A happy couple had a special guest turn up to their wedding, as international rock star Bono strolled by and stopped to pose for some photos. Sinead O’Sullivan and David O’Connor tied the knot in Dalkey, South Dublin and were enjoying the reception at Colliemore Harbour. When to everyone’s surprise, U2 frontman Bono joined the… Continue reading Rock star poses for pics at Dublin wedding
Author: Andrew Moore
Andrew Moore is a writer for Irish Music Daily and Ireland Calling.
His favourite Irish music bands are the Dropkick Murphys and the Pogues.
Enya’s in the money despite no new album
The money keeps rolling in for Irish star Enya despite the fact that she hasn’t released an album since 2009. Enya co-owns Aigle Music Ltd, along with her manager Nicky Ryan and lyricist Roma Ryan. The three have worked together for more than 30 years and produced albums that have sold in the millions around… Continue reading Enya’s in the money despite no new album
Wire creator set to make Pogues musical
The man behind hit TV series The Wire is working on a stage production using the music of Irish rock legends, The Pogues. David Simon, who created the popular police drama, is a lifelong fan and has used their music on several occasions in his TV shows. In the Wire, Shane MacGowan’s snarling voice can… Continue reading Wire creator set to make Pogues musical
Bono busks Dublin on Christmas Eve
Bono took to the streets on Christmas Eve to knock out some festive tunes to raise money for the homeless in Ireland. The U2 frontman and rock legend has been busking on the streets of Dublin for the past five years during the Christmas period to generate money and support for The Simon Community and… Continue reading Bono busks Dublin on Christmas Eve
Fairytale of New York ‘special’ for Coronation St
The makers of Britain’s longest running soap, Coronation Street, have produced a special Christmas episode based around the country’s favourite festive song, Shane MacGowan’s Fairytale of New York. The song was voted the nation’s favourite in a text poll ran by ITV last year and so the producers decided that a special episode based on… Continue reading Fairytale of New York ‘special’ for Coronation St