The Edge , guitarist for U2 , has become an Irish citizen after 62 years of living in the country. Born David Howell Evans in Essex, England, he is the son of Welsh parents and therefore never had Irish citizenship, although he moved to Ireland at the age of two.

The Edge received Irish citizenship on Monday, June 23, during a ceremony in Killarney, County Kerry. He was part of a group of approximately 7,500 people who were receiving citizenship.

With an Irish flag brooch pinned to his blazer, The Edge celebrated the moment [transcription via  BBC ]: “What an incredibly joyous event for all of us. A monumental day. I’m a little behind on the paperwork, but the timing is right. And I couldn’t be prouder of my country for everything it stands for and everything it’s doing.”

“What Ireland represents is very powerful. We’re talking about showing leadership in the world, supporting international bodies like the ICC and the UN, speaking truth to power. It’s very important what Ireland is representing now. There were many times in the past when I could have done this just by filling out a form. But I’m glad it’s now. It feels more meaningful.” 

New U2 album

Bono , the lead singer of U2 , gave an update on the band's new album. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel , Bono stated that he is in the studio with the band [transcription via Louder ]: “I think sometimes you have to deal with the past to get to the present, in order to create the sound of the future, which is what we want to do. It's the sound of four men who feel their lives depend on it.”

He added: “Nobody needs a new U2 album unless it’s extraordinary. And I’m feeling very confident about that.”

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