Most of the U2 sights in Dublin mentioned here are within walking distance of one another in Dublin city centre, and touch upon places from the band’s entire lifespan. From the school where the seed for U2-to-be was planted, to the resplendent hotel co-owned by Bono and The Edge, Dublin is home to various locales associated with U2’s frontman Bono, guitarist the edge, bassist Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen, Jr.
U2 Dublin Places from U2’s Early Days
Mount Temple Comprehensive School
Malahide Road
Mount Temple Comprehensive School is where U2 began. It was here in the autumn of 1976 where 14-year-old Larry Mullen, Jr. pinned a note on the school’s bulletin board that reportedly read, “Wasted lots of money with drum kit, who did the same with a guitar?” and called for others who were interested in forming a band. Seven people replied to the note.
