US EditionPride for U2's The Edge as He Becomes Irish Citizen
- David Howell Evans, the guitarist for U2 who goes by The Edge, officially became an Irish citizen during a ceremony held at the Gleneagle Arena in Killarney, County Kerry, on June 24, 2025.
- The ceremony is part of a two-day event conferring citizenship on about 7,500 people from over 143 countries who will declare fidelity and loyalty to Ireland.
- Evans, whose parents are Welsh and who was born in Essex before moving to Ireland as an infant, called the day ‘a monumental occasion for everyone involved’ and acknowledged that his citizenship process was overdue.
- He expressed that the timing was perfect for him and shared his joy at deepening his bond with Ireland, while also commending the country’s strong leadership role on the global stage.
- Minister Jim O'Callaghan called the occasion special, emphasizing that citizenship carries privileges and duties, and encouraged new citizens to actively contribute to society.
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Ireland has always been his home and after 62 years it is time: U2 guitarist David Howell Evans is now an Irish citizen. The Edge praised his country's international commitment after its naturalisation.
U2 guitarist The Edge hails ‘monumental day’ as he becomes Irish citizen
David Howell Evans, known as The Edge, was born in England but lived in Ireland since the age of one. U2 veteran The Edge has described a “monumental day” after becoming an Irish citizen. David Howell Evans, 63, was born in Essex in England to Welsh parents, but his family moved to Ireland when he was just a one-year-old. His Irish citizenship was conferred at a ceremony in Killarney, Co Kerry on Monday. Some 7,500 people will officially become …
U2 guitarist The Edge becomes an Irish citizen
ABC/Isa Mae Astute He may be the guitarist in one of Ireland’s biggest rock groups, but believe it or not, U2‘s The Edge just became an Irish citizen. The Irish Times reports that the 63-year-old rocker, who was born to Welsh parents in Essex, England, officially became an Irish citizen during a ceremony Monday in County Kerry, Ireland. “I have always felt Irish, Ireland will always be home to me and I’m so grateful for that,” he said. He noted …
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