Setlist: N/A Remarks: U2 are on the bill with Revolver and Advertising. The exact date is unknown, but this show takes places after the July 31st show at McGonagle’s and prior to the August 17th review in Hot Press.
Read MoreAugust 1978 – Dublin, Ireland – Liberty Hall
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.
Read MoreJuly 31, 1978 – Dublin, Ireland – McGonagle’s
Setlist: N/A Remarks: U2 open for Modern Heirs and Revolver.
Read MoreJune 1978 – Dublin, Ireland – Mount Temple Comprehensive School
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.
Read MoreMay 25, 1978 – Dublin, Ireland – Project Arts Centre
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.
Read MoreApril 11, 1978 – Dublin, Ireland – McGonagle’s
Setlist: N/A Remarks: N/After U2’s win in the Limerick competition, they land a gig at McGonagle’s in Dublin.
Read MoreMarch 20, 1978 – Dublin, Ireland – Church Hall
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 […]
Read MoreMarch 18, 1978 – Limerick, Ireland – Harp Lager Contest – Savoy Cinema
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.
Read MoreMarch 17, 1978 – Limerick, Ireland – Harp Lager Contest
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”) […]
Read MoreMarch 16, 1978 – Dublin, Ireland – Project Arts Centre
Setlist: N/A Remarks:
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