U2 and the Band of Bowsies on the Late Late Show
A joyful get together on the good old Late Late Show with some of the best talent ever to come from Ireland: U2, Sinead O’Connor, Shane McGowan, Kila, The Dubliners and the Band of Bowsies perform The Ballad of Ronnie Drew.
U2 and Irish All Stars on the Late Late Show
U2 and the Irish all star ensemble who recorded the charity single ‘The Ballad of Ronnie Drew’ will perform the song live on RTE’s Late Late Show on Friday night (22/2). The single is released as a digital download today and as a CD single on 29 February.
All profits from the release of this single will go to the Irish Cancer Society at the request of Ronnie Drew. The Irish Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer and improving the lives of those living with cancer.
Video: The Ballad of Ronnie Drew
Official video of ‘The Ballad of Ronnie Drew’. Sláinte.
U2 attend U23D premiere in Dublin
The band arriving at Cineworld in Dublin for the premiere of U23D. Shakily captured by ‘U2Neat’.
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