The Edge's Irish Citizenship: U2's Tardy Guitarist Makes It Official After 62 Years

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This week, the world watched as U2 guitarist The Edge made headlines by finally becoming an Irish citizen after living in Ireland for an incredible 62 years. Born David Howell Evans in Essex, England, The Edge moved to Ireland at the age of one, but only now completed the official citizenship process, joking to reporters that he was “a little tardy with the paperwork.” According to People Magazine and iHeartRadio, the momentous ceremony took place in Killarney, County Kerry, with The Edge standing out among thousands of new Irish citizens. Visibly proud, he spoke passionately about Ireland’s global leadership and said the timing felt especially meaningful, given the country’s current role on the world stage. His comments were widely covered, with The Edge emphasizing Ireland’s commitments to organizations like the ICC and the United Nations, and calling the occasion a “monumental day for all of us.”

The Edge’s citizenship news dominated rock and pop culture feeds, with Rolling Stone and other media hailing the move as both symbolic and poignant. Fans and celebrities, including fellow musicians, rushed to offer congratulations across social media, with reactions trending on platforms like Instagram and X.

Meanwhile, musically, U2 themselves remain relatively quiet in terms of new public performances or releases, but there’s renewed studio buzz. Recent reports confirm that after an eight-year break, U2 are back in the studio working on new material, in part delayed due to drummer Larry Mullen Jr.’s recovery from neck surgery. This marks a highly anticipated return for fans following the band’s acclaimed Las Vegas Sphere residency, which wrapped earlier this year and was praised as a technical and artistic leap for live music.

On the business front, there’s been no word of major new endorsements or commercial ventures from the band in the last few days. However, their legacy continues to influence tribute acts, with ticket presales for the International U2 Tribute—Desire—in Canada generating significant traction.

As for significant public appearances, apart from The Edge’s citizenship event, there have been no fresh U2 concerts, surprise performances, or headline-making interviews this week. Social media mentions remain focused on The Edge’s news, sparking nostalgia for the band’s Irish roots and their most politically charged anthems. No rumor or speculation about a surprise tour or new single has substantial backing so far, so for now, all eyes remain fixed on what promises to be the band’s next major chapter, both as icons of Irish culture and as architects of modern rock.

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