10/02/1978 McGonagle’s, Dublin. U2 & The Hype concerts that took place in Ireland 1978
This page is from the memory of Dave Moloney. Drummer with the Vipers. Dave remembers the date, as it was his 21st Birthday. Dave was a founding member of the Vipers. The band used to rehearse in a shed at the end of Dave’s parents house. The shed is still there today. Complete with the words “The Vipers” sprayed on the wall..
10/02/1978 McGonagle’s, Dublin
21A South Anne Street, Dublin
Attendance, unknown
Support for The Vipers
Admission, unknown
Set; includes 2, 4, 6, 8 Motorway
This is the first time U2 are known to have played a major Dublin city centre venue. U2 were still playing under the name “The Hype” at this time.
Left to right Ivor Rowan (bass), Paul Boyle (vocals/guitar) & Ray Ellis (guitar).
This was Dave Moloney’s 21st birthday, he recalls “I had a few drinks before I even arrived at McGonagle’s, I was smashed by the time we went on”. “I also remember coming down stairs after being told by various people that he should have a listen to the support band as they were very good, they were playing the Tom Robinson number 2, 4, 6, 8 Motorway. I was trying to chat up a bird at the time, so going down stairs to listen to U2 was not the first thing on my mind”.
In 1979
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