04/03/1978 Presbyterian Hall, Sutton, Dublin U2 & The Hype concerts that took place in Ireland 1978

This page is a list of all known U2 concerts that took place in Ireland, during 1978. Were possible I have added photo’s or memorabilia of U2 and also memories from those that were there.

04/03/1978 Presbyterian Hall, Sutton, Dublin

Image supplied by Steve Averill. Taken during U2’s encore, Steve took over on vocals & Billy Morley joined them on guitar. Note The Edge is experimenting with make up.

Attendance; unknown
Support; The Hype, Modern Heirs, Virgin Prunes
Admission; unknown
Set; includes Shadows & Tall Trees, A Bruce Springsteen song (It’s not known which one).

The Hype’s set included Glad To See You Go, Dancing In The Moonlight

Classified (left) from the Evening Press, as far as I know this is the first time U2 appear in the Irish press.

The Modern Heirs who played the hall in Howth were:
Pete Hamilton -Vocals, synth, Steve Rapid – Vocals, synth, Adam Clayton – Bass, Joey Clarke – Drums, Kieran Wilde – Saxophone
It was a one-off performance and the band became a trio after that gig. Stan was in the audience at the gig though, (Stan would become a full member of the Modern Heirs).

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