Former site of a housing project less than a mile from Bono's childhood home. It's what Bono was referring to in "Running To Stand Still" -- I see seven towers/But I only see one way out.
This is where U2 received the "Freedom of Dublin" on March 18, 2000. The honour basically lets Bono and The Edge run around with lambs in public squares and lets the girls swoon over the photos.
This is where Paul McGuinness saw U2 perform for the first time, back in 1978. And he signed up to be their manager anyway! ;)
This is the movie theatre where U2 performed at the world premiere of Rattle and Hum in October, 1988.
Provided the inspiration for the teenage Paul Hewson's new name. Sure beats "Steinhegvanhuysenolegbangbangbangbang"
This is the theatre where U2 shot the performance portions of the "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own" music video.
U2's "Boy", "War" and "October" were recorded here in their entirety. The studios have moved to Ringsend Road, but raise an imaginary Guinness to the lads while you're here.
A place frequented by a young Bono. No word on if the cool members of U2 ever drank here.
Where Larry put up that now-famous note asking for band members. All members of U2 went to secondary school here, but I'm sure the current students are quite tired of hearing about it.
Rehearsal and recording studio. U2 always seems to do at least part of the work on its albums here, as well as some pre-tour rehearsals.
The Edge recorded "Van Diemen's Land" in this building (formerly the "Point Depot Theatre") in U2's "Rattle & Hum". Bow down and worship - Bono's not the only one who can sing. ;)
You can see the East Link Bridge in the the video for U2's "Pride". Nearby on the Grand Canal Docks the cover of the album "October" was shot - so long ago that The Edge had hair! (1981)
This is a place where friends gather to share a drink and a meal, a place where you can just kick back and feel at home, a place to leave your troubles behind.
On September 20, 1998, U2 shot the video for "Sweetest Thing" while riding in a horse carriage around Fitzwilliam Square. Both elephants and Boyzone were involved. Don't ask.
If you look up in the windows you'll see some of U2s numerous awards - MTV, Brits, Meteor, Golden Globe etc
