Editors, stronger and as stable as ever, are looking forward to returning to Ireland for their headline slot at Indiependence, writes Ed Power

Two classmates who backed U2 rock star The Edge at a once-in-a-lifetime gig in the Sistine Chapel say the experience has inspired them to make music part of their lives.

Des O’Driscoll shares the latest news from the world of showbiz

Back-in-the-game sports retailers Elverys are continuing to hit the ground running, with a second Cork store off the busy ring road just acquired, hot on the heels of its just-opened city centre presence on Oliver Plunkett Street.

The four-star boutique hotel in Dublin co-owned by U2 recorded profits of €400,000 last year.

A simple-looking Spanish guitar that might not otherwise be worth €30 could be worth more than 100 times that thanks to the signature of its previous owner: U2’s The Edge.

Earnings at Paddy McKillen’s Irish restaurant, pub and nightclub entertainment group last year increased by 28% to €2m.

U2’s four-star boutique hotel, the Clarence, has had “a great year” in 2014 after recording the fourth successive year of profits last year.

U2 frontman Bono has injured his arm while riding a bicycle in New York City.

U2 frontman Bono and singer Paul Simon said Seamus Heaney should be an inspiration to people on their travels as a tapestry dedicated to the late poet was unveiled yesterday.

U2 postpone new album” “U2 album still planned for this year.” “U2 deny album is being pushed back.” ”U2 rep denies album delay.”

Profits at the four-star Clarence Hotel — co-owned by U2’s Bono and The Edge — last year decreased by 35% to €73,442.

Plans by Bono and The Edge to revive their parked €150m revamp of Dublin’s Clarence Hotel were stopped in their tracks by Dublin City Council, the High Court heard yesterday.

A battle over plans for a multimillion revamp of the U2-owned Clarence Hotel in Dublin has gone to the High Court today.

Bono is to receive another honour from the French government — even though he already has the Légion d’honneur on his mantlepiece.

Richie Sambora believes he and Jon Bon Jovi will work out their issues.

Richie Sambora has hit back at Jon Bon Jovi after he appeared to claim the guitarist wasn't a vital part of the band.

Profits at the four-star Clarence Hotel, co-owned by U2’s Bono and The Edge, rose more than ninefold last year to €113,787.

Marcus Connaughton has written the definitive biography of legendary guitarist Rory Gallagher, writes Ed Power

In the early days of U2 when they were still known as The Hype, a mum of the band members used to drive them to gigs in her small car and even help them to unload their gear outside tiny venues.

A massive stage collapse hours before a Radiohead concert was to begin left one person dead and three others injured, Canadian officials said.

Many of Cork’s leading golf clubs will forget their etiquette as they scramble to invite former US president Bill Clinton for 18 holes next month.

THE Clarence Hotel which is co-owned by U2’s Bono and The Edge returned to profit last year after three years of losses.

GIBSON Guitar Corp renewed its plea of innocence yesterday after US agents raided its Tennessee plants and seized rare ebony wood from India used to make some of the world’s most coveted guitars.

U2 frontman Bono has been told to get plenty of rest by a leading heart specialist after complaining of chest pains while on holiday in the south of France.

AFTER their sensational performance in the An Post Rás, where they won the Best County team prize for the Carlow Dan Morrissey outfit, Timmy Barry and The Edge cycling team will be back on home territory this coming weekend when they compete in the Blarney Festival of Cycling.

The state agency that oversees coastal development in California has again come out against a proposal led by U2 guitarist The Edge for a cluster of mansions overlooking Malibu.

LAST YEAR’S Kerry Group Rás Mumhan winner Timmy Barry has ruled out any chance of reclaiming the title and insists a stage win is about as much as he can aspire to, given the quality of the start-list for the race which begins today in Killorglin (4pm).

U2 are “at the absolute limit” with their 360 Degree tour, and are “as big” as they could “ever get”, according to The Edge.

The Libertines have been named the defining band of the summer in a new poll.

U2 frontman Bono, who has spent the past two months recovering from an operation after injuring his back in an accident while preparing for a world tour, claims he took up his nicotine habit again because he was so bored.

Bono could cost U2 €120m.

U2 TAKE to the stage in Croke Park tonight basking in some good publicity arising from Monday’s announcement of its provision of €5 million towards the musical education of some of the nation’s children.

THE old adage that there’s no such thing as bad publicity is being tested in U2’s case.

The Edge has credited Led Zeppelin legend Jimmy Page and Jack White with influencing the band's new album 'No Line on the Horizon'.

U2’s Bono and The Edge amazed a tiny audience of music fans after playing a secret gig as part of Mencap’s Little Noise Sessions.

U2 rocker The Edge is auctioning off his beloved 1975 Gibson Les Paul guitar to raise cash for the musicians charity he co-founded to help those struggling to come to terms with Hurricane Katrina.

A major security operation is in full swing at a Dublin bookstore today as hundreds of people gather for U2’s exclusive signing of their new book.

The Edge insists U2 have enjoyed such longevity in the music industry because the four bandmembers compliment each other perfectly.

Elton John will receive the Legend of Live Award at the Billboard Touring Awards in New York City later this year.

Bono has been attacked by his rock peers for associating with US President George W Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Rare early photographs of U2 which were withdrawn from sale finally found a home tonight.