Setlist: N/A Remarks: This is a benefit show for the Contraception Action Campaign. The show is listed as ‘Summer 1978’ in our published sources. Exact date is not known in more detail.

Setlist: N/A Remarks: U2 open for Modern Heirs and Revolver.

Opening Act(s): Frankie Corpse & The Undertakers Setlist: N/A Remarks: U2 perform outdoors in the parking lot during ‘Open Day’ at Mount Temple shortly before the end of the school year. The exact date is unknown.

Setlist: N/A; reportedly includes a cover of Wire’s “Mannequin”. Remarks: U2 opens up for The Gamblers and Paul McGuinness witnesses U2 live for the first time and becomes their manager.

Setlist: N/A Remarks: N/After U2’s win in the Limerick competition, they land a gig at McGonagle’s in Dublin.

Setlist: Dancing In The Moonlight, Glad To See You Go, Shadows And Tall Trees. Remarks: The final concert for Dick Evans (Edge’s brother) and The Hype takes place, culminating with Bono’s announcement of the end of “The Hype” and the beginning of U2 (for a later set). After The Hype’s set, the Edge and Adam […]

Setlist: N/A Remarks: U2 beat seven other acts in the finals of the Limerick Civic Week Pop ’78 competition to win the Harp Lager Talent Contest. They earn a trophy, £500, and a recording session with CBS Ireland.

Setlist: Street Mission, Life On A Distant Planet, The TV Song. Remarks: The Hype changes its name to U2 as they arrive for tonight’s Limerick Civic Week Pop ’78 competition. The prize includes a chance to audition for CBS Records. This is one of the earliest appearances of the band as U2 (or “U2 Malahide”) […]

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