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U2's Dublin
Bono's House is one of U2's Dublin.

1. Bono's House

Dublin, Dublin City
Home (private) · 4 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: Everyone knows where it is, or I wouldn't have put it on this list ;)

Ballymun / Baile Munna is one of U2's Dublin.

2. Ballymun / Baile Munna

Dublin, Dublin City
Neighborhood · 1 tip

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: Former site of a housing project less than a mile from Bono's childhood home. It's what Bono was referring to in "Running To Stand Still" -- I see seven towers/But I only see one way out.

Mount Temple Comprehensive School is one of U2's Dublin.

3. Mount Temple Comprehensive School

Malahide Rd, Clontarf
High School · Clontarf · 1 tip

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: Where Larry put up that now-famous note asking for band members. All members of U2 went to secondary school here, but I'm sure the current students are quite tired of hearing about it.

Smithfield Square is one of U2's Dublin.

4. Smithfield Square

6.9
Margadh na Feirme, Dublin, Dublin City
Plaza · Smithfield · 13 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: This is where U2 received the "Freedom of Dublin" on March 18, 2000. The honour basically lets Bono and The Edge run around with lambs in public squares and lets the girls swoon over the photos.

Savoy Cinema is one of U2's Dublin.

5. Savoy Cinema

7.8
16-17 O'Connell St, Dublin, Dublin City
Movie Theater · North City · 26 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: This is the movie theatre where U2 performed at the world premiere of Rattle and Hum in October, 1988.

Bonavox is one of U2's Dublin.

6. Bonavox

9 North Earl Street, Dublin, Dublin City
Miscellaneous Store · North City · 3 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: Provided the inspiration for the teenage Paul Hewson's new name. Sure beats "Steinhegvanhuysenolegbangbangbangbang"

The Clarence Hotel is one of U2's Dublin.

7. The Clarence Hotel

7.6
6-8 Wellington Quay, Dublin, Dublin City
Hotel · Temple Bar · 29 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: Bono & Edge's hotel

Project Arts Centre is one of U2's Dublin.

8. Project Arts Centre

8.4
39 E Essex St, Dublin, Dublin City
Theater · Temple Bar · 9 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: This is where Paul McGuinness saw U2 perform for the first time, back in 1978. And he signed up to be their manager anyway! ;)

Wall of Fame is one of U2's Dublin.

9. Wall of Fame

20 Temple Lane South, Dublin, Dublin City
Café · Temple Bar · 2 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: Look up and bow down to The Edge of U2's former head of hair!

The Duke is one of U2's Dublin.

10. The Duke

8.0
9 Duke St, Dublin, Dublin City
Pub · South-East Inner City · 25 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: A place frequented by a young Bono. No word on if the cool members of U2 ever drank here.

Gaiety Theatre is one of U2's Dublin.

11. Gaiety Theatre

8.2
46 S King St, Dublin, Dublin City
Theater · South-East Inner City · 19 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: This is the theatre where U2 shot the performance portions of the "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own" music video.

Fitzwilliam Square is one of U2's Dublin.

12. Fitzwilliam Square

8.2
Cearnóg Mhic Liam Thoir, Dublin, Dublin City
Park · South-East Inner City · 9 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: On September 20, 1998, U2 shot the video for "Sweetest Thing" while riding in a horse carriage around Fitzwilliam Square. Both elephants and Boyzone were involved. Don't ask.

Windmill Lane Recording Studios is one of U2's Dublin.

13. Windmill Lane Recording Studios

7.1
Windmill Lane, Dublin, Dublin City
Recording Studio · South-East Inner City · 5 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: U2's "Boy", "War" and "October" were recorded here in their entirety. The studios have moved to Ringsend Road, but raise an imaginary Guinness to the lads while you're here.

14. Principle Management

Sir John Rogerson's Quay 30-32, Dublin, Dublin City
Office · South-East Inner City · 2 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: Wave to Mr. McGuinness :)

The Ferryman is one of U2's Dublin.

15. The Ferryman

8.3
35 Sir John Rogersons Quay, Dublin, Dublin City
Pub · South-East Inner City · 43 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: U2's local back in the day - formerly "Dockers Pub"

The Factory is one of U2's Dublin.

16. The Factory

35A Barrow St, Dublin, Dublin City
Dance Studio · South-East Inner City · 1 tip

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: Rehearsal and recording studio. U2 always seems to do at least part of the work on its albums here, as well as some pre-tour rehearsals.

East-Link Bridge is one of U2's Dublin.

17. East-Link Bridge

Droichead an Nascbhóthair Thoir, Dublin, Dublin City
Bridge · Ringsend · 5 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: You can see the East Link Bridge in the the video for U2's "Pride". Nearby on the Grand Canal Docks the cover of the album "October" was shot - so long ago that The Edge had hair! (1981)

3Arena is one of U2's Dublin.

18. 3Arena

8.5
N Wall Quay (E Wall Rd), Dublin
Music Venue · 37 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: The Edge recorded "Van Diemen's Land" in this building (formerly the "Point Depot Theatre") in U2's "Rattle & Hum". Bow down and worship - Bono's not the only one who can sing. ;)

Kilmainham Gaol is one of U2's Dublin.

19. Kilmainham Gaol

9.0
2 Inchicore Rd, Kilmainham, Dublin, Dublin City
Historic and Protected Site · Kilmainham · 112 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: This is where U2 filmed the video for "A Celebration." Bono wore an incredible pair of red trousers and danced terribly. YouTube at your earliest convenience.