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Bono, Paul Mescal and Element Pictures to fly flag for Ireland this year – The Irish Times

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There will again be significant domestic interest at the upcoming Cannes film festival. Bono is expected to be in the city for the premiere of Bono: Stories of Surrender, a documentary for Apple TV+, based on the singer’s memoir, from Australian director Andrew Dominik. Paul Mescal, whose Aftersun, for which he received his first Oscar … Read more

U2 make history with UK songwriting award – The Irish Times

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Irish rockers U2 will receive the Ivors Academy fellowship at this year’s Ivors, Britain’s annual awards for songwriters and screen composers. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr will follow in the footsteps of Paul McCartney, Elton John and Kate Bush to receive the highest honour bestowed by the UK-based association. Their songwriting … Read more

Eddie Jordan, flamboyant F1 team owner who lived life in the fast line and endeared himself to so many with typical Irish charm

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Obituary |  Eddie Jordan celebrates his team’s first win in Formula One after Damon Hill (right) and Ralf Schumacher finished first and second at the Belgian Grand Prix in August, 1998. Photo: Action Images About a decade ago I was invited to Sunday brunch at Anjuna Beach, a trendy bar near Eze in the south of … Read more

Dean Hotel Group paid €18m cash for The Clarence – The Irish Times

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The Dean Hotel Group paid out €18.07 million in cash for the company that owned the Clarence Hotel building in October 2023. That is according to accounts for the owner and operator of The Clarence Hotel, Vision Swipe Ltd. In October 2023, the Paddy McKillen jnr and Matt Ryan-led Dean Hotel Group secured a €43.5 … Read more

Now there’s a documentary about Bono’s one-man show · TheJournal.ie

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Lionel Messi an odd and inexplicable choice for Medal of Freedom – The Irish Times

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When Earvin “Magic” Johnson made his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979, pro basketball was foundering, the league beset by recreational drug use, lack of star power, and an ailing box office. Arguably the greatest point guard ever, he brought Hollywood to bear on a team that became known as Showtime, his rivalry … Read more