U2's hometown gig hits dizzying heights

U2'S VERTIGO tour reached dizzying new heights last night as the band kicked off the first of three sell-out shows at Croke Park.

Despite playing 35 other concerts in 18 cities across Europe and the US since going on the road last March, the Dublin dates were always going to be something special for the band and fans alike.

Since early yesterday, an air of anticipation reminiscent of an All-Ireland Sunday in September hung over GAA headquarters as fans defied the bad weather to guarantee a beautiful day.