U2’s The Edge Becomes an Irish Citizen After 60 Years—and Yes, Fans Are Emotional
The guitarist finally made it official in a mass Killarney ceremony—and the vibes were very Irish.
June 24 EST: After more than 60 years of riffs, residencies, and raising a band that practically is Ireland’s musical identity, The Edge—a.k.a. David Howell Evans—has finally made it official: he’s Irish.
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The U2 guitarist, who moved to Ireland as a baby and basically grew up strumming in Dublin basements with Bono, was conferred Irish citizenship on June 23 at a ceremony in Killarney. And yes, it was very much a vibe.
Dressed in his signature cap and sporting a tricolour pin, The Edge looked every bit the rock legend trying not to steal the spotlight—as he took the oath alongside 7,500 other new citizens from over 143 countries in a packed-out Gleneagle Arena.
“I have always felt Irish,” he said, adding it was “a very moving, monumental day.” And look—he’s not wrong. Fans have long thought of him as an Irish icon, but the legal stuff? That took a while. He joked about being “a little tardy with the paperwork,” but let’s be honest, he was kind of busy reshaping rock music for most of the ’80s.
So Why Now?
In classic Edge fashion, the timing isn’t random. He called out Ireland’s role on the world stage—its support for the United Nations, the International Criminal Court, and its stance on justice and diplomacy. “This is a country I’m proud to align with now, officially,” he said.
And if that sounds heavy, it kinda is. But it also shows the man behind the delay isn’t just crossing T’s—he’s making a choice that fits the moment, both personally and politically.
A Rock Star Among Strangers
The vibe at the ceremony was big-hearted and low-key. There was no Bono cameo, no solo guitar moment—just The Edge shaking hands with new citizens, smiling warmly, and blending in.
Which is a rare look for a guy who’s played to stadiums full of fans and helped craft some of the most emotionally massive music of the last four decades.
And yet, the symbolism’s loud: in a year when the world feels fractured and identity politics are always on the boil, The Edge becoming an Irish citizen isn’t just about geography—it’s about values.
Fans Already Knew—Now the Passport Agrees
If you’ve followed U2’s arc, this won’t feel like new information. The band is deeply woven into Ireland’s cultural fabric, with The Edge long seen as a local legend despite the British birthplace.
Still, it hits different when the paperwork finally catches up with the personal truth. Fans online were quick to cheer, calling it “long overdue,” “incredibly cool,” and yes, “the most Irish thing since a pub quiz argument.”
So, now he’s official. Irish by heart, Irish by law, and still the only guy who can wear a beanie better than Bono on a 90-degree day.
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A bi-coastal pop culture critic and former indie screenwriter, Gia covers Hollywood, streaming wars, and subculture shifts with razor wit and Gen Z intuition. If it’s going viral, she already knew about it.
