U2 to make history as first Irish songwriters awarded Ivors Academy fellowship

Formed in Dublin in 1976, U2 went on to have a string of hits with songs including Vertigo, Beautiful Day and Desire.  Picture: Ian West/PA Wire

Rock icons U2 will make history as the first Irish songwriters to be awarded an Ivors Academy fellowship.

Frontman Bono, guitarist Daniel Evans “The Edge”, drummer Larry Mullen Jr and bass player Adam Clayton will all receive the highest honour the organisation bestows.