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U2 receives the Freedom
of Dublin
March 18, 2000
U2 and manager Paul McGuinness received the Freedom of Dublin
on Saturday, March 18 during a ceremony at the Smithfield Civic
Plaza in Dublin.
 When
the honor was announced, Dublin's Lord Mayor Mary Freehill said
"U2 placed Dublin on the map as an attractive destination
for many young music lovers who would never have visited Ireland
otherwise. Despite their international success they continue
to live, record and plan their world-class campaigns here. The
band are always quick to support the city's charities and cultural
initiatives."
Members of the Dublin city council voted unanimously to honour
the band. The ceremony also honored Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese
human rights campaigner. Her award was accepted by her son,
Kim Aris.
Photos (courtesy Reuters,
Irish Times, and Heat magazine)
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