Accumulated losses at U2’s main Irish firm increased by over €2m last year to nearly €10.5m.

The habit of giving nicknames has been around a long time and can say a lot about the recipient — or not. Dave Kenny does some research

With a gig in the Project this week, comic Seán Hughes reflects on his success in Britain, writes Richard Fitzpatrick.

Leading rebel Labour TDs have launched a stinging attack on Bono and his U2 bandmates, calling on them to give Irish tax authorities some “New Year’s Pay” during this unprecedented economic crisis by bringing their tax affairs back to Ireland and helping to rebuild the country which all four band members reside in.

For sale: Iconic Merc, fantastic sound system — and a famous owner.

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 FRONTMAN Bono has hit back at criticism of the band’s decision to move their royalties to the Netherlands earlier this year.

Rock star Bono sang the praises of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg today after meeting him, declaring that his fellow philanthropist “could do an awful lot of good inside or outside the White House.”

DESPITE all that talk about the greening of Sunderland, it seems that at least one of the club’s players hasn’t succumbed to all things Irish.

BONO is grappling with a new version of the unforgettable fire, and it has nothing to do with his band’s 1984 album.

PRESIDENT Mary McAleese added a regal presence to the big race of the day at Cheltenham when she handed over the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle trophy to Dublin man Bill Hennessy, owner of the winner, Sublimity.

U2 frontman Bono is being awarded an honorary British knighthood for his services to the music industry and humanitarian work, it was announced today.

BONO yesterday admitted he looked like singer Nana Mouskouri before Lola Cashman — the stylist at the centre of a High Court battle with the band — joined the U2 team.

Bono today admitted he looked like singer Nana Mouskouri before Lola Cashman - the stylist at the centre of a High Court battle with the band - joined the U2 team.

U2 FRONTMAN Bono told the High Court yesterday his former stylist was an eccentric who regularly wore band members’ clothing and argued with management.

ROCK band U2 interrupted their 2005 world tour yesterday to attend the funeral of a family friend in Dublin.

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WHEN the Dáil comes back from the summer recess, on September 28, its first order of business should be to nominate an Irish citizen or two for the Nobel Peace Prize.

U2 are set to move from the stage to the courts today in a battle to recover €5,000 worth of souvenirs from their former stylist.

Irish rockers U2 filmed the video for their new single at a Dublin theatre where Bono's father once performed.

Bono today urged Tony Blair and Gordon Brown to use Britain’s influence to transform the future of Africa.

MADONNA’S Who’s That Girl? hit may be more applicable than anyone thought, now that she has decided to change her name to Esther.

U2 front man Bono is to become one of six managing directors of a $1 billion media and entertainment fund in the US.

U2 lead singer Bono appealed today for $1bn (€892m) from America for the global fight against Aids.

U2 still have not found the profits they are looking for at the Clarence Hotel in Dublin – losses have more than doubled to €1.1m.

Bono has topped a list of the most powerful men in the music business.

U2 rocker Bono and US Treasury Secretary Paul O’Neill began a four-nation tour of Africa today, examining the continent’s deep-seated problems.

A historic town was under siege today and at the heart of an unprecedented security operation ahead of rock band U2’s first home soil gig for four years.

The father of U2 frontman Bono will be laid to rest today, following a funeral service near his home in Dublin.

Rock star Bono tonight paid tribute to his father who has died following a long illness.

Bono's father Bob Hewson has died, aged 75.

U2 Irish supergoup lead singer Bono has become a father for the fourth time.