Taoiseach Simon Harris shared a picture of his meeting with The Edge last night at a conference on sustainability in Dublin.
Sharing the photo on social media, Mr. Harris said: “Good to meet The Edge last night in Dublin. He and U2 have really done inspiring work with Music Generation Ireland – bringing opportunities to so many children and communities. Eager to help do even more in this area.”
The two were pictured at a conference on sustainability organised by venture capital firm Venture Wave Capital, where former taoiseach Enda Kenny is chair of its global advisory council.
The Edge, born David Howell Evans on August 8, 1961, is the lead guitarist and one of the founding members of U2.
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In addition to his music career, The Edge has been involved in philanthropic work, particularly through Music Generation Ireland, which focuses on bringing music education to children across the country.
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The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor James Geoghegan, also shared a picture with the rockstar at the event. Alongside The Edge was “political rockstar” John Kerry, the former US Secretary of State and now Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, further emphasising the evening’s focus on sustainability and global cooperation.
Sharing the picture on X, Cllr Geoghegan said: “I was delighted this afternoon to welcome attendees to their conference on sustainability.”
“It gave me the unique opportunity to meet two rockstars, a political, and a real one, Former US. Secretary of State John Kerry is currently the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate,” he added.