U2 guitarist explains why it took him 60 years to become an Irish citizen

• U2 guitarist The Edge, real name David Howell Evans, has secured Irish citizenship after living in Ireland for over 60 years.
• Born in England to Welsh parents, Evans moved to Ireland at one year old and co-founded the Dublin-born band U2 in 1976.
• He described the citizenship as "long overdue" and expressed deep pride in Ireland, stating he always felt Irish.
• The conferring ceremony took place in Killarney, County Kerry, as part of an event where more than 7,500 people were expected to become Irish citizens.
• Evans highlighted the significance of the timing, feeling an even deeper connection with his homeland.

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U2 guitarist The Edge becomes Irish citizen in ‘long-overdue move’