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U2 EVENTS: FREEDOM OF DUBLIN

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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-- Bono, on writing songs for All That You Can't Leave Behind, 2000

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