http://www.electricco.ie/Active Topics from the forum of electricco.ie - U2 FANS for http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=366<div dir="ltr" align="left"><span class="139083110-01092010"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 9pt" lang="EN-IE">Win tickets to U2 concert in Paris with 98FM. Listen to Dermot and Dave every morning 7am-9am, and every evening 4pm-7pm for your chance to win!!!!!</span> <div dir="ltr" align="left"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt" lang="EN-IE"><a href="/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.98fm.com/competitions/u294... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=347<p>Hi, </p> <p>My name is Patricia, I'm a French U2 fan and I'm looking for an Irish fan called Tom. We were at the third Dublin show and his camera battery died during the show. He asked me to send him my pictures and I said yes but I have lost his email adress.</p> <p>Sorry, I don't know anything else about him but maybe somebody knows him. I think he's a serious fan because we were well placed in the stadium.</p> <p>If you recognize him, you can give him my email adress : <a href... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=364<p>where is everybody gone its like yall have disappeared ?</p> <p>no one got any news????</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=365<img height="733" src="/UserFiles/Image/2010/Charity night poster 2010 copy.jpg" width="520" alt="" /> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=363<p><font size="5">Bono is celebrating the big 5-0 today! Happy birthday to Bono, born on May 10, 1960.. from all at Electric Co.</font></p> <p><font size="5">Walk on.</font></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=362<p>Hey Guys.... havent been in touch in ages... hope all is well down south!! whats the story with Glasto, any of you guys heading over? I have my accomodation and that booked already but still waiting to get the tickets in my hand!! I have been promised them but I won t believe it till I see it!! </p> <p>What are your plans for upcoming gigs??</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=352<p><img alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/360 tour/Tee-shirt front.jpg" width="520" height="378" /></p> <p><font size="4">U2-360 / Electric Co. tee-shirts.</font></p> <p><font size="4">We printed over 100 of these shirts for U2 Dublin gigs and due to demand, we will be running off a second run of these tee-shirts. Please let us know if you require a tee-shirt and we can send one one. Shirt cost us €15.00 to print and that's what we sell them at plus P+P, Electric Co. i... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=361Anyone coming? :D http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=324<p>Sorry for the competition, Louise....</p> <p>I have 4 spare GA's for Friday. They are U2com ordered tix with my name on them. They'll go for face value. Can meet in Dublin, or around Co. Kildare or Cork city. </p> <p>Anyone, anyone???</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=360<img height="733" src="/UserFiles/Image/2010/U2 weekend, March 2010, Dublin copy.JPG" width="520" alt="" /> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=359<p>hi all, is there any gatherings planned fo 2010?</p> <p> </p> <p>Mysterious Dave</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=358<p><font size="2">Happy Christmas to all U2 fans here in Ireland and from all over the world,</font></p> <p><font size="2">Walk on from all at Electric Co.</font> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=357<p>"Winter" from "Brothers"</p> <p><a href="http://incontention.com/?p=18696"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://incontention.com/?p=18696</font></a></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=356<p>The band are due to play the opening night of the 40th Glastonbury Festival on June 25. It will be the only date the band play in the UK and Ireland next year. 'The band is really looking forward to it' Paul McGuinness tells us.</p> <p>!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br /></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=355<p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: "Arial", "sans-serif"; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Hi<font face=""> All: </font></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: "Arial", "sans-serif"; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><font face=""><font face="Arial">Below is an e-mail we recieved.</font></font></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: "Arial", "sans-serif"; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><font face=""></font></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: "Arial", "sans-serif"... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=354<p>Hi,</p> <p>With the tour dayes for the US 2010 announced it is not  looking great for a concerts in Ireland and the UK next summer, anybody have other info , </p> <p>Croke Park again next summer would be great !!</p> <p>Cheers</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=353U2 will broadcast their rose bowl concert this sunday.YouTube will be streaming live across five continents. The show will be available in the usual You Tube way, as video-on-demand, following two full replays - after the live stream - on both U2.com and You Tube, for more info see u2.com http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=349<p>Hi all,</p> <p>well the time has come to say bye as this sunday i am heading to pastures new (Australia). i just want to say thanks to everyone in the fanclub - its been a pleasure to have met so many of ye over the last few years, i leave with great memories that will stay with me.i wish ye all the very best for the future and hope that the dream to get U2 back to cork works out - Keep trying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p> <p> </p> <p>stay safe</p> <p> </p> <p>Mysterious Dave.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=351<p>Hi.</p> <p>I'm looking for two tickets to the Vienna concert in August next year. Anybody who may have some or know how to get them drop me a pm. There is a link on the U2.com site but unfortunately I can't speak German!</p> <p>David</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=350<div align="center"> <table style="WIDTH: 100%; mso-cellspacing: 0cm; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" class="MsoNormalTable"> <tbody> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"> <td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000; BORDER-LEFT: #000000; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0cm; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; PADDING-LEFT: 0cm; PADDING-RIGHT: 0cm; BORDER-TOP: #000000; BORDER-RIG... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=348<p>Myself and my buddy are heading over to the States for the L.A gig on </p> <p>Sunday Oct. 25th. We have no tickets yet, so if anyone has spare tickets</p> <p> please drop me an e-mail at:<a href="mailto:jimmykeane16@hotmail.com">jimmykeane16@hotmail.com</a> </p> <p>Cheers</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=346<img src="/UserFiles/Image/Brian/wembley.jpg" width="520" height="347" alt="" /> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=342<p>Hi folks,</p> <p>Just got wind of this site after seeing it on the back of  a T-shirt at Friday's gig! Anyone know where i can get one of these cool t-shirts????</p> <p> </p> <p>Marty Mc</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=335<p><img height="390" src="/UserFiles/Image/ U2 Dublin.JPG" width="520" alt="" /></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=345<p>Hi </p> <p>I am going to U2 in wembley, Meeting up with  fans in London, they  have some  GA tickets available at face value if anybody is interested, let me now asap if anybody is interested, <strong>Friday night only</strong></p> <p>Just incase anybody might be interested, they are pre sale tickets,</p> <p> </p> <p>cheers</p> <p> </p> <p>SImon</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=340<p>i said id start a thread on the excellent pre and post concert parties on friday and saturday in Murrays. i thought the buzz was unreal and great credit due to the organisers,  US2, and every1 who participated. i had a great 2 days, murrays was an excellent venue. Thanks again.</p> <p>how did everyone else find it????</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=344<p><img alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/Charity night 2009/Crowd.JPG" width="520" height="204" /></p> <p><font size="3" face="Tahoma">Yet another sucessfull Electric Co. charity night, in aid of Cobh's "Breaking the Silence", saw hundreds of people turn out to see some of Cobh's remarkable music talent and give support to this very important local organisation.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Tahoma"> For the first time a stage was put in place outside the Rob Roy bar, ... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=343<p>hello,</p> <p>just back from 2 fantastic gigs in dublin on friday and sat night and couldn't get tickets for monday, so have now booked to go to Wembley, so cannot wait..</p> <p>Any meets up organised??</p> <p> </p> <p>Louise</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=341<p>hi all ive just spent a great weekend in dublin meeting lots of you guys at murrays, a great crowd you all were and you made me feel very welcome while i travelled solo from scotland thanks guys and dolls you really made my trip all the more special!</p> <p> question is " where is the meet up in glasgow???</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=338This Saturday night at Tripod we have the amazing U2 tribute act 'Rattle & Hum'.<br /><br />Its the ONLY place to be this Saturday night if you didn't get your hands on a ticket or if your wondering what to do after the gig.<br /><br /><br /><font size="4" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">TRIPOD MAIN ROOM</font> : <font size="5" style="color: rgb(0, 255, 0);">RATTLE & HUM.</font><br /> **Unofficial U2 After Party**<br /><br /><font size="4" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">THE FINEST U2... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=337<p>Hi..I bought 2 tickets to Monday's Concert in Dublin from GetMeIn! webpage and don't receive them yet. I am flying from Canary Island, Spain next thrustday. Any help, please. We won't arrive to Dublin till Sunday night . </p> <p>THANKS!!!!!</p> Edited by - Virginia on 20/07/2009 00:20:32 http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=334<p>Hi, I have 2no GA  Standing Tickets for Saturday Dublin, Bought through pre-sale, just looking for face value, Located in Cork CIty,</p> <p>Might have two more tickets next week, GA Saturday also</p> <p> </p> <p>cheers</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=333<p>Hello everybody,</p> <p>First at all, excuse my english level but im from Spain and I´m really bad speaking and writing english.</p> <p>Im U2 fan since i have memory, i've been in Barcelona 360º concert and was awsome!, Ill recommend the 360º tour. </p> <p>I bougth like 2 or 3 moths ago 2 tickets located on ROW 328 and seaten, (they told me were vey good tickets for July 27 on Corke Park). </p> <p>Have a serious problem and can´t travel..... :(( Alreeady ha... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=332<p>Hi all,</p> <p>Looking for 2 x GA tickets for the Monday gig for Electric Co. members,</p> <p>Let us know if anybory has some,</p> <p>Walk on,</p> <p>Jim.</p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=330Hi there,<br /><br />I've got 2 GA tickets to the 2nd night at croke park. Unfortunatly I can't go because my friend couldn't cancel is work for that day.<br /><br />If anyone is interested, pleas send me an e-mail. <br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />Gijs Edited by - Gijsje on 09/07/2009 14:11:51 http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=331Hey folks, I would like to ask:<br /> I've seen U2 in Brazil and when they arrived there were a lot of fans at the airport waiting. They stopped to greet the fans, gave autographs and etc. Is there any chance that they are doing this in Dublin? Have they done this last time?<br /> I really don't know what's the norm in Ireland. Or is it so overwhelming for the airport (since there's so many fans there) that the band prefer not to stop, leaving without being seen? <br /> Any of you will try so... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=329To kick-off the u2 weekend, Vertigo u2 tribute play the Button Factory in Temple Bar on Thurs 23 July. Admission ten euro. Doors open 7.30pm<br /><br />www.vertigo-live.com<br /><br />www.buttonfactory.ie http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=323<p>Hi All,</p> <p>I have 2 GA tickets for the friday gig (24th July) for sale , if anyone is interested, face value.</p> <p>Louise</p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=327<p>Currently on the hunt for accomodation in Dublin for July gigs. I'm only going to the one on July 25th, finding it v hard to find anywhere that isn't charging extortionate prices for that weekend so was wondering if anybody here could suggest anywhere that might be some way reasonable. Considering staying outside the city, perhaps at Newlands Cross direction, and travelling in and out, if anybody has experience in this regard it would be greatly appreciated...</p> <p>David</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=328i have 1 ticket for sale for 30th barcelona ANY TAKERS. http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=325<p>Hi,</p> <p> </p> <p>Got a e-mail from a U2 fan in Spain with a list of the songs u2  went though last night on stage in nou camp!!!</p> <p> </p> <p>Regards</p> <p><br />Magnificent<br />City Of Blinding lights<br />Get on Your Boots<br />Elevation<br />Beautiful Day<br />Breathe<br />I Still Have'nt Found What I'm Looking For<br />Unforgettable fire<br />Drowning Man<br />In a little while<br />Unknown Caller<br />Moment of Surrender<br />The Unforgettable Fire<br />City O... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=326<p><img height="347" src="/UserFiles/Image/School visit & Barcelona 060.jpg" width="520" alt="" /></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=317Hi !<br /><br />I'm wondering how to get my hands on Dublin 3 GAs, Any idea ?<br />I'm really scared....Anyone with a spare presale code who could get me 1-2 ?<br /><br />Karine http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=321<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri","sans-serif""><font color="#000000" size="4">All systems go for Dublin HQ for the U2 gigs in July. We have teamed up with Murrays Bar on O'Connell Street, booked for the U2 Fans Worldwide HQ party.</font></span><font face="Times New Roman"><b><i><span style="COLOR: #1f497d"><font color="#000000" size="4"> </font></span></i></b><span style="COLOR: #1f497d"... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=322<p>Hi All</p> <p>I have been a member for a while but nevered posted,I am a huge u2 fan from Cork, now that my kids are out of nappies i have some precious time for the net again, </p> <p>Really liked reading all the old posts, it is great to have a Irish u2 fan site, well Done , I am  huge collector of U2 vinyl, is there many other u2 collectors in the fan club,</p> <p>cheers,</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=312<p>Hows things!</p> <p>Who is going / seriously considering going to Barcelona.  I have my flights booked & a place to stay,  I know Harry is going & Liffey.  Anyone else?</p> <p>By the way - flight costs are going up so if you're interested I'd book soon - I got Aer Lingus - fly out day of gig (30th June - fly back next evening) for 108.00 Euro - the same flight is now 130 Euro.  Ryanair fly there (La Girona) , yet its approx 100 km from Barcelona.  Hope this ... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=320<p>I know it's not Buy and Sell here but hopefully ye can make an exception...I have a Peavey 115 bass amplifier that I have been trying to shift for ages with no success. It is as good as new, never been gigged and in need of a good home.</p> <p>Also have a Zoom bass effects pedal. </p> <p>If somebody is interested please let me know.</p> <p>David.</p> Edited by - David on 14/04/2009 16:45:45 http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=319<h1>No U2 on the horizon as fans rattled by hoax </h1> <p><img height="450" src="/UserFiles/Image/clip_image001.jpg" width="466" alt="" /></p> <p><a href="http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/news-gossip/no-u2-on-the-horizon-as-fans-rattled-by-hoax-1695077.html"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/news-gossip/no-u2-on-the-horizon-as-fans-rattled-by-hoax-1695077.html</font></a></p> <div class="info"> <p class="authors">By Ral... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=313<p>Hi All,</p> <p>I may have 2 general admission field tickets for sale for Friday, 24th July at face value.. I am trying to get tickets for Friday in the red zone., didnt realise when I was getting my tickets on the presale they were up by the stage, so I will know if the morning if I have them.. If so I will have 2 spare if anyone is interested..</p> <p>Louise</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=318<p>Off to Metallica in Glasgow early tomorrow morning but all I can think about is U2 Barcelona.  Me head is wrecked.  Heavy Metal.</p> <p>Hope all is good!</p> <p> </p> <p>Adr</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=316<p>have a look at this "Get me in" a ticketmaster company.</p> <p><a href="http://www.getmein.com/rock-and-pop/u2-tickets.html"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">http://www.getmein.com/rock-and-pop/u2-tickets.html</font></a></p> <p>If your stuck for tickets!!!!!!!!!!!  </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=315<p>Hi all,</p> <p>Just checkin U2.com - it states that presale Barcelona has ended!!!  I'm the Boots group & have access on Monday morning to this presale so I'm nervous as hell.</p> <p>Does anyone know if each group (Horizon, Breathe, Boots) have their own seperate ticket allocation or if there are thousands of Horizon subscribers can they all get first access and snap everything up.  Hardly fair if nothing left for 2 other subscriber groups!!!!  And if that is th... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=314<p>Hi all,</p> <p>Looking for 4 GA tickets for Wembley on August 14th, any info would be great,</p> <p>Walk on.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=310<p>hi all</p> <p>I just used my U2 fan club membership to buy 4 GA tickets for the sat gig. i only need one so i am offering the other 3 to members of electric co at face value + booking fee = € 66.15 per ticket. anyone intrested in the tickets can PM me through the forum or reply here and ill contact you.</p> <p>Mysterious Dave</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=311how are ya lads,<br />Classic mechanic i met today has a few items in his collection for sale one of which is the jaguar used in the movie "about adam<br /><br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://thecia.com.au/reviews/a/images/about-adam-4.jpg" />"<br /><br />the other which im sure might interest you guys is a trabant which is as he says used on the u2 sleeve for achtung baby,<br />im not sure which one it is exactly but its got mad paint all over it and its kinda primer grey  colour... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=309Hello !<br /><br />I'm buying Dublin 1 at the presale and i'm going to camp out at a ticketmaster outlet for Dublin 2.<br />Where are you all going to do ? http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=308<p>Hi all, anybody planning on going to the tour opener? Does anybody know what the spanish site is to buy ticket on? I do not wat to use my U2.com pre-sale code for this one.</p> <p>Cheers. Antoinette </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=305<p>Stage seems a little weird, I'm sure the lads know what they are doing though!</p> <p>Anybody here have a subscription with U2.com? I got one just because of the pre-sale thing, 40 euro's I don't have to throw around into Bono's pocket so it had better be worth it!</p> <p>Can't wait already...</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=307<p><img height="234" src="/UserFiles/Image/360 tour/U2-2009_750.jpg" width="520" alt="" /></p> <p><font size="4">Electric Co has teamed up with Event Travel "The Offical U2 Tour Partner" for the Europen Leg on the 360 tour for tickets and pre-show parties, </font><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=304<p><font size="3"><strong>Hi all,</strong></font></p> <p><font size="3"><strong>See below link from yesterday's Irish Times. </strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0305/1224242305840.html"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0305/1224242305840.html</font></a></p> <p><font size="3"><strong>Well said Jim!</strong></font></p> <p> Brian</p> <h1>Hotels accused of profiteering on U2 concerts</h1> ... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=303<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="COLOR: #1f497d"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">See below correspondence we had with the Gresham hotel in Dublin for some “strange” reason they have doubled the room rates for the upcoming U2 Croke park gigs planned for 24<sup>th</sup>, 25<sup>th</sup> and 26<sup>th</sup> of July 2009. </font></font></span><span style="COLOR: #1f497d"><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></span></p> <p> </p> <p class=... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=302<p>hey,</p> <p>Heard a rumour tickets were going on sale on 16th March and concerts are 25th, 26th, 27th July, anybody hear anything... starting to get excited now!!</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=301Bono wrote a song "Electric Co.,"1980" The song was written after Bono, U2"s lead singer, visited a school friend at Dublin"s St. Brendan"s Psychiatric Hospital where he had just undergone electroshock. 1980 " Boy, stupid boy Don't sit at the table Until you're able to Toy, broken toy Shout shout You're inside out If you don't know, Electric co. If you don't know, Electric co. Red, running red Play for real The toy could feel A hole in your head You go in shoc... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=294<p><img height="467" src="/UserFiles/Image/No line U2.jpg" width="520" alt="" /></p> <p><font size="4">1. No Line On The Horizon<br />2. Magnificent<br />3. Moment of Surrender<br />4. Unknown Caller<br />5. I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight<br />6. Get On Your Boots<br />7. Stand Up Comedy<br />8. Fez – Being Born<br />9. White As Snow<br />10. Breathe<br />11. Cedars Of Lebanon<br /></font></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=300Hmv open at midnight tonight in Dublin and Galway for no line on the horizon due to demand Recent u2 albums have had midnight releases in cork, don't know why their not opening here in cork For those in Galway and especially Dublin enjoy the craic tonight I'm sure we will see some of you On the news. http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=297<p>Hi Guys!! Long time no hear! nothing like the release of a new album to bring people back into the game!!! When is the next trip to Dublin?? Have to get out for a few pints soon!!</p> <p>Damien </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=299<p><font size="4">It's an exclusive!! Tony will have the new U2 album "No Line on the Horizon" on Friday at 2.30pm, before any other radio station in Ireland, so if you're a U2 fan, or just curious to see what their new material is like, make sure to tune in at 2.30pm on Friday 20th February... Tony will kick off the show with three tracks from the album.</font></p> <p><a href="http://www.todayfm.com/Shows/Weekdays/Tony-Fenton/Overview/nolineonthehorizon.aspx"><font style="BACKGROUND-... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=298Had a bootleg of this years ago on cassette tape (showing my age)but came across the video of it on youtube nice version have a look. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n1tjjuQuk0 http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=296<img src="http://media.u2.com/images/highlights/GOYB_cover_packshot.jpg" alt="" /> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=295<p>I like it...think it will be a grower like many of their best songs. Glad they are going back down the experimental route again to be honest. For some reason reminds me a bit of Muse...which is no bad thing! Pity we had to endure those Colm and Jibstain twats on 2fm though.</p> <p>What's the verdict?</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=288Photos to follow http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=290<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="450" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left" width="358"> <p><font class="red">18.12.2008 - u2.com</font><br /><font class="white">'No Line on the Horizon'</font></p> No Line On The Horizon, the new studio album from U2, will be released on Monday 2nd March 2009.<br /><br />Written and recorded in various locations, No Line On The Horizon is the group’s 12th studio album and is... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=292<p>Hi all, it seems the new album is coming to us in 5(!) different formats, with the most expensive one costing up to 100 dollars. Wow, and I thought the world was in crisis. Did the lads forget we are in crisis too?</p> <p>from our friends from @U2:</p> <p>U2 To Sell Five Versions Of New Album - One With Almost $100 List Price<br /><br />Amazon.com listings show formats ranging from standard CD to full Box <br />Set<br /><br />@U2, December 19, 2008<br /><br />by Matt McGee<br /><br />U2 wil... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=291<p><font size="2">Happy Christmas to all U2 fans here in Ireland and all around the world.</font></p> <p><font size="2">From all at Electric Co.</font></p> <p><font size="2">Walk on. </font></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=289<p>As reported on atu2.com we should expect big news veeeeeeeery soon. The news was dated dec.14th and they talked about 24 hrs...</p> <p>well, a day has gone and nothing official...</p> <p>But on u2.com they published news about a new video and more than one is the voice that the album has come to the end.</p> <p>The official site extended the subscriptions due to expire within the next weeks till the announcement of the new album and the consequent changing of the layout</p> <p>Someone say... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=287<p><font face="Verdana" size="3">Recieved the following e-mail form Mick and the lads.</font></p> <p><font size="3"><em><font face="Verdana" size="3">"Zoo2 have taken a break to freshin up d act n i agree with some of your members that have come to see us we hav gone very slack n wer sory for leting ye down wer back on the road in 09 wit som gigs in america so hope to c ye all in 09 in cork take care"</font> </em></font></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=286<p><img height="390" src="/UserFiles/Image/Dennis Sheehan Parnelli Award Speech.jpg" width="520" alt="" /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Pictured is Dennis Sheehan, U2 Tour Manager making his acceptance speech after receiving the Parnelli Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring his four decades in the Live entertainment Industry at a Gala Ceremony ... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=284<img height="960" alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/November 2008/Rock at the Rob 2008.jpg" width="699" /> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=283<p>hi all </p> <p>just letting all know that we are playing the Imperial bar  in cavan on Saturday the 22nd of november</p> <p>its a pub gig band onstage 10 -12 </p> <p>stay safe</p> <p>Mysterious Dave</p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=282Hi,<br /><br />I'm in Dublin for a few days, yesterday no action at HQ but today Sam was present. If Sam's back, so are the lads probably. <br />Anyone fancies a visit on the studio? Let me know if anyone wants to hang around there through the forum or PM me. Even after the footie tonight we could meet. Just let me know.<br /><br />Grtz and Sam for president,<br /><br />Tom. http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=199Hi Anyone got a live version of the electric co with send in the clowns it was originally released in under a blood red sky album but u2 were sued for $50,000 and had to ensure that all future versions of the album had it edited see below.Had a version of this on cassette but cant find it. U2, "The Electric Co."/"Send in the Clowns" (live) Not a cover. Much less than a cover. During one of the quieter moments in "The Electric Co.," Adam Clayton plays a three-note bass line (ding, ding, d... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=279<p>With the new schoolyear starting and all you would suggest the dublin 4 are preparing to dive into the studio again to finish and to do some audiovisual work for the obvious audio-visual material...</p> <p>Has anyone seen movement on the studio yet, some preparing or anything?</p> <p>Greetz,</p> <p> </p> <p>Tom.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=281<p>hi all,</p> <p> just in case anyone had thought that MYSTERIOUS WAYS had vanished into oblivion im here to tell ye all that we are back after an enforced break due to circumstances beyond our control.we are  refreshed and rearing to go and heres the EXCLUSIVE.........</p> <p>26TH  SEPTEMBER  2008 - MYSTERIOUS WAYS ARE BACK !!!!!</p> <p> Im delighted to announce that we are playing live in </p> <p>"MARAKIBO" , MALLOW , CO.CORK</p> <p>so mark your di... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=280<p>Anyone out there already spoke to local managers of HMV or Virgin's  to find out if they're planning on holding midnight sales when the new album arrives? Would be great. Personally, I already took leaf for that period, it'll be my first midnight sale as I'm guessing you'll get high in a natural way just listening and anticipating towards the launch without smoking tons of pot, I can imagine... :-)</p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=278<p>Came accross this on you tube, thought i'd post it.Nice story to the song.</p> <p><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">  </font><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,255,255)"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrfpw_8oW</font>cw&feature=related</span> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=277<p><font face="Tahoma" size="4"></font></p> <p><font size="2"><strong>Electric Storm.. a great U2 tribute act playing in the Cork area. check them out if you get a chance. We'll keep you posted on any of their up-coming gigs.</strong></font></p> <p><font size="2"><strong>Check out some of the pictures of a great night in the Quays bar, Cobh on 10/8/08</strong></font></p> <p><img height="347" alt="" src="http://www.electricco.ie/UserFiles/Image/DSCF3203.JPG" width="520" /></p> <p><a href="htt... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=275<p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" color="#000000" size="2">If your in Cobh this Sunday 17th....Brian from Us2, teams up with Richie Mac, home from Dubai for 2 hours of U2 music in the Rob Roy 6-8pm. All welcome, as usual free admission.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Walk on,</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Admin</font></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=270<p><img height="278" alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/Charity night 2008/_DSC0345.JPG" width="520" /></p> <p><font size="4">A wealth of musical talent joined together in the Rob Roy bar on Saturday 26th July for another memorable night in Cobh's music calendar.</font></p> <p><font size="4">This year the 3rd annual Electric Co.  charity night "A U2 Tribute" put its fund raising focus on Cobh's "Breaking the Silence".</font></p> <p><font size="4">Early evening saw a lat... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=274Antoinette was busy at HQ.<br /><img height="426" alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/August 2008/CIMG0533.jpg" width="639" /><input type="image" height="426" width="639" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/August 2008/CIMG0535.jpg" /> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=273Anyone planning out on going to spot the location of the proposed photoshoot at dollymount plage? http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=259<p>Just lettin ye know Rattle and Hum the Dublin based Tribute act are playing the Bray Summer Fest again this year. It's a free out door gig on Saturday the 19th of July. </p> <p>They play it every year I think, certainly have for the past 3 or 4 years anyway. Well worth a go if any of ya's are around for it. I'll be there anyway. </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=110<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"><img height="390" src="/UserFiles/Image/Book signing 1a.JPG" width="520" alt="" /></font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">U2 signing copies of their new book U2byU2 this Saturday morning, 23rd September in Dublin. </font><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Mission complete, U2 are aware of our "Bring U2 Back to Cork" petition and aware of what "Electric Co." is all about.</font></p> <p><img height="... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=271<p>She's famous!</p> <p>The latest U2.com Adam video on the home page</p> <p><a href="http://www.u2.com/highlights/?hid=469">http://www.u2.com/highlights/?hid=469</a></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=272Hows things,<br /><br />I'm lost.  I've seen pictures of the Amazon Promo set - are HMV doing the same set?<br /><br />Is there a package that includes a t-shirt?<br /><br />Cheers, Adr.<br /><br />Hope all are well. http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=267<p>Electric Co Harry was down at HQ last night and band were there - he couldn't stick around all night though.</p> <p>Domenica, was down on Tuesday I believe & band were there all day.  I think Edge stopped and chatted briefly.  </p> <p>I don't know the full story for I wasn't there myself & probably wont be able to make it until next week.  Anyone else got anything to add?</p> <p> </p> <p>Hope all are well!!</p> <p> </p> <p>Adr</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=264<p>Good competition.The resolution isn't great. The email address is <a href="mailto:Musicrising@newbridgesilverware.ie"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#3366ff">Musicrising@newbridgesilverware.ie</font></a> finish the sentence " I am the greatest U2 fan in the world because....."</p> <p><img style="WIDTH: 966px; HEIGHT: 757px" height="850" alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/Meet the Edge competition.jpg" width="1169" /></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=269<font size="3"><img width="520" height="390" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/June 2008/4.06.08..jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />T</font><font size="3">his is a picture that was taken last Wednesday. There are 3 Elecricco people in there ( Odie, Carol Foster and Liffey)<br /><br />It was a rainy June weekday. A couple of Electricco-ers seem to become part of the furniture at Hanover Quay. It's so tempting not to go. The band know a few of us - Edge asking Odie how much more of this stuff he's got when as... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=268<p>Does anybody on the forum know if the band record on saturday when active in the studio?</p> <p>Tom.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=257<p>band away on holiday - unsure as to return date to studio - will keep informed.</p> <p>Adr.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=266<p>It"s probably old news and everyone probably already knows but for future new members: I saw some nice edun shirts at Nude's. Don't know the exact street name, but it's near the tourist office (inside the church building) not far from grafton street and temple bar. </p> <p>They were only € 15 a piece.</p> <p>Grz Tom.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=265<p>Going down tonight around 9pm to see if there is anything happening....</p> <p>Anyone else interested you know my number send me a text - I'll be in Trinity studying (checking out the chicks).</p> <p>Brian & Jim (admin) please pm me with a mail address so that I can send down the signed Electric co pic. Cheers.</p> <p>Hope all are well.</p> <p>Adr.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=235Hi folks Just went into town to get on of the Signature 25 series t-shirts designed by Bono by the Hard Rock Cafe. Peace of cake, right? Wrong! When asking for yer man's design, I was kindly explained that these t-shirst will not be ordered by the Hard Rock Cafe Dublin. Not be ordered??? I must not be hearing this properly. Had I actually seen the t-shirt, I was asked. That's beside the point, I replied, did she know how many U2 fans visit Dublin on a yearly basis? We have this one, s... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=263Came across this ticket stub for U2 in Cork City Hall for December 18th 1982 on e-bay.<br /><br /> <span style="background-color: rgb(0, 255, 0); color: rgb(255, 0, 255);">http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290226622761&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=019#ebayphotohosting</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" /><br /><img width="294" height="343" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/May 2008/u2 cork ticket stub.JPG" alt="" /><br /><... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=255<p>A U2 Tribute 2008</p> <p>The 3rd annual U2 Tribute date has been confirmed for Saturday 26th of July 2008. Full details to follow at a later date.</p> <p>Walk on.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=261<span class="postbody">Hi, <br /> my name is giovanni and i come from Catania (Sicily, Italy). I'm 19. <br /><br /> I should going to Dublin and i would know if somebody knows  when u2 will stay in Dublin. <br /> I know that this is a very difficult question, but i hope somebody could help me.<br />Best of regards,<br />Giovanni S.</span> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=262<p><img height="390" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/May 2008/Denis, Bring u2 back to Cork.webJPG.JPG" width="520" alt="" /></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Another great night in Downeys in Dungarvan, Home of Electric Co. in Waterford, Dennis Sheehan (U2 Tour Manager) turned up!!!!!!!!!!!!! and is looking into Bringing U2 Back to Cork!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Copy of video Electric Co. produced with John for Bono' s brithday ... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=260Hi all, by now you probably know: Edge's explorer - and a number of items that will be auctioned for Music Rising is on display in the visitor centre of New bridge Silverware. Details below. Ireland: Public Exhibition: Dublin, Ireland, Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre, Newbridge, Co. Kildare Friday, May 2nd – Wednesday, May 14th Monday – Saturday: 9:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sundays: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. http://www.juliensauctions.com/ Edited by - liffey on 03/05/2008 09:52:28 ... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=258look at this, just read this in the Bono folder of Zootopia. makes me wonder, are the guys continuing their recordings in France??? Just speculating of course. http://www.u2.com/bbs/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=3841999&Main=3841960#Post3841999 for those of you who are not members of U2.com, i've copied the text below: "Bono + Monaco = Tesla in Europe We know that the Tesla Roadster is headed to Europe. Part of getting ready for the European market means doing a little bit of promotion, an... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=236<p>Hi all,</p> <p>I 'm very lucky to have a girlfriend that is very well clued in.  It is my Birthday today, but as a surprise my girlfriend, Janice, booked us into the Clarence last Saturday night 26th Jan.  I'm still on cloud nine!  The service was world class - the staff are really excellent & accomodating.  They all knew it was my birthday coming up so there was complementary champagne on arrival and we were made feel right at home.  I had the chance to remember... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=254<p>Its all a blur really.  Wasn't able to make it down last night but Odie & Antoinette were there - Edge came out and signed - the rest of the band headed off.</p> <p>Was down there on Wednesday - met two sound blokes from Wales (Mullster & Jonnywez - Paul & Dave) - great meeting up with new fans - exchanged some great stories.  I can tell it wont be the last time we'll be seeing the two of them on Irish shores.  </p> <p>Sam came out on Wednesday & said that Bon... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=256<p>Ah Hows Things!!</p> <p>Yes life has been good in Hanover of late - meeting great people - missed a few good nights there myself - but Odie,Antoinette & Danny Boi are keeping the flag flying.  We're not stalking the Corrs next - we're doing Aslan man!!!</p> <p>See you down there tomorrow night crew.</p> <p>Hope all are well.</p> <p>Adr.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=252<img width="260" height="195" alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/April 2008/Adrian & sam.jpg" /><img width="260" height="195" alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/April 2008/Odie & Dallas.jpg" /><br /><br /> <p style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><font size="3">Its a cold Tuesday night, work has been long & stressful.  But there is a glimmer of hope at the end of it all - meeting the Electric Co'ers down at Hanover Quay at the end of the night.</font></p> <p style="font-family: Ti... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=253<p>Hey Lads,</p> <p>Just wondering is there any update on U2 coming back to Cork and when  is the next Electric Co outing?</p> <p>Colm</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=251<p>Hi all,</p> <p>Meeting Bono last night with Odie & Antoinette and a small group of others, I asked him would they ever play Cork again - he answered ' I would love to play Cork again!'  - emphasising every word.  Other people had questions for him so I stepped away, but also reminding him about this site and the great work that the lads do in Cobh keeping the fire burning when its a slow pace for the U2 world.</p> <p>As I stepped back, he said:  "Whats that abou... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=248Just are reminder to all, <br /><br />THE VIEW PRESENTS ... The Edge, Monday 31 March 2008, RTE, 11.30 pm http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=250<p>Hi all, </p> <p>Just as well I brought down the camera!  Arrived down late - about 11.30pm & there was about 7 people there hanging around - a Belgian couple, an American lady, a Dutch lady, a Spanish girl and 2 Irish lads.</p> <p>Larry left first doing his usual escape routine.  Then Bono but he stopped & chatted and signed autographs.  He looked tired - and he said that he felt it & was looking forward to going home and resting.  Sam came out with... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=249<p>Hi all,</p> <p> </p> <p>Heading down later tonight to see what I can see on the Quay.  If anyone is interested sure pop down - will be studying in Trinity first.</p> <p>Glad to see that the lads have signed a deal with Live Nation for touring merchandise & ticket sales for the next 12 years - yes folks we are stuck with them for the next 12 years.  Great!!!!  </p> <p>Caught the last 15 mins of the Edge on tv the other night - liked a lot of stuff that he said - par... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=247<p>Found this on youtube...http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=aPy-ozxXhLs   </p> <p>Terrible quality like but what ya expect I suppose!</p> <p>The last time U2 played Cork...god I envy those ****ers at the gig!</p> Edited by - David on 13/03/2008 23:40:54 http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=246<p><img width="520" height="347" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/March 2008/brogan.JPG" alt="" /></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=232Hi folks, just read this on atu2.com (taken from the Irish Independent) " So far, the movie is set to be screened at four cinema complexes -- three in Dublin -- movies@Dundrum and movies@Swords, as well as Cineworld in Parnell Street, and at the SGC complex in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, but the promoters are negotiating with a number of other cinemas as well. SGC is already open for bookings on its website, while movies@Dundrum said that so far it had taken 97 bookings for the February 22 o... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=244<p>Hi all, - this is not a review as such but a description of the night.</p> <p>A few of us were lucky enough to meet Bono on Hanvover Quay on Tuesday night.  He was tight lipped about what the premier would entail.  Liffey, Tina, Harry and a few others were there.  Edge drove up in & collected Bono and off they drove into the night.</p> <p>On Wednesday night I got down to Cineworld at about 7.15am, a large crowd of about 200 - 300 people were there - a lot of them just pas... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=237<p><img height="241" alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/U23D/U23D fanclub.JPG" width="520" /></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=245<p>For any of ye, like me, who missed this on the Late Late Show last night...not too sure what to think of the song...a bit happy clappy...but I suppose anything with U2 and Shane McGowan has to be worth listening to:</p> <p><a href="http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=FS5JE3OG07A&feature=related">http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=FS5JE3OG07A&feature=related</a></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=240Hi all,<br /><br />Just to let you know - if you try to purchase tickets for the U23D shows through the Dublin International Film Festival it will state that all shows are sold out.  Access tickets through U2.com and follow the links.<br /><br />That scared the pants off me - to see the 'Sold Out' logo come up.  Got tickets for the 22.30 showing on Wednesday 20/2/08 in Cineworld in Dublin.   Can't wait!!!<br /><br />Hope all are well!<br /><br />Adr. http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=243Tune into WLRFM (Waterford Local Radio) tomorrow morning 21st between 9 and 10 "Timmy Ryans Breakfast  Show" on www.wlrfm.com <br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" /><br />Big plug for Electric Co pre-show party in Downeys Bar and U23D.<br /> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=242<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Electric Co. is looking for <em><strong>your </strong></em>review of U23D, w</font><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">here and when did you see the movie, post your review and photos here.</font></p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=241Good live version of crumbs from your table here, great lyrics <font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItY8XzzOl9k</font> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=239<p>Sunday Bloody Sunday, live from Cork 8th of August 1987: </p> <p><a href="http://youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DOGUCFRKOK4g"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DOGUCFRKOK4g</font></a></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=238<p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Recieved the following mail below from Liz Allen of Science Gallery. <hr /></font></p> <p> </p> <p> Hi there, I thought some of your members might be interested in a talk that is going on this Saturday in a new venue in town by Willie Wiliams. Rock Concert Visuals Willie Williams Sat 2nd Feb at 16.30 Willie Williams, show director and multimedia artist, talks about his creative journey as the person responsible for some of the largest and most influen... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=225<p>Hi all,</p> <p> Well what do you think of the Joshua Tree Box Set.  I love it - yet I'm extremely bias as it is my favourite album.  I haven't had a chance to look at all the Paris show yet (but was well impressed with the amount I saw, especially Adam carrying off backing vocals so well).  Also, I haven't had a chance to listen to the B-Side CD, there are a few tracks that are totally new to me.   Completely love the way the set is presented, the book... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=186<p><img height="249" alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/June 2007/Bono, Cork 520 .jpg" width="519" /></p> <div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Since we met up with U2 on their book signing in Dublin, they are aware of our campaign.</font></div> <div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"></font></div> <div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">From our trip to Auckland in November to see U2, we met with fellow Cork man Joe O' Herlihy (U2 audio director) who is now also aware of our ca... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=200<h1 class="itemTitle"><font size="2">Came across this on e-bay during the week, </font></h1> <h1 class="itemTitle"><font size="2"><img height="146" alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/995d_2.jpg" width="200" /></font></h1> <h1 class="itemTitle"><a href="http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=140133851487&rd=1&rd=1"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000" size="2">http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIte... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=234<p>Hi </p> <p>I saw a U2 tribute band in cork city called <strong>Mysterious Ways. </strong></p> <p>I want to see them again but I can not find any information on their gigs.</p> <p>I searched their website but it is not updated. does any known where this Band is playing next?</p> <p><em><strong>Thanks</strong></em></p> <p>MaximuS</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=233<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Hi all,</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Electric Co. has sourced tickets for the Thursday night show for U2 3D on 21st of February 2008 in Dungarvan. Pre show party with Us2 at "Downey's Bar" (The home of U2 in Dungarvan)</font></p> <p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><font color="#000000"><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Tickets and seating can be reserved. Tickets are €10.... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=228<p><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="3">The Rob Roy hasn't seen Us2 since March and for us it was "a sort of homecoming".</font><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="3"> What better way  to see off the end of '07, than with the hardest working band around  and tonight was going to be as enjoyable for them as it was for us. Holiday festivities ensured a good atmosphere before kick off and the rest of the night was to pass with some classic U2 tunes. </font></p> <p><img he... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=230<p>Hi all,</p> <p>here's wishing all electricco members a very merry xmas and a happy new year.</p> <p>lets hope 2008 is a good year for one & all !!!</p> <p>stay safe over the holidays !!!</p> <p>Mysterious Dave</p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=229<p>hi guys does anyone know where vertigo, zoo2 , zoostation have gone? they seemed to have disappeared off the face of the earth.cant seem to find any info re. gigs for any of them.have they split up or have they just become disillusioned with the gigging scene and are taking a break?</p> <p>would love to know any news anyone has on the above</p> <p> </p> <p>stay safe </p> <p>Mysterious Dave</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=226<p>Ehh just thinking....</p> <p>Anyone interested in having a few pints over the Christmas / New Years period.  Any suggestions?</p> <p>Suppose we could meet at the Clarence & take it from there - post up any suggestions that you may have!</p> <p>All welcome of course!</p> <p>Cheers, Adr.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=227<p>Hi all,</p> <p>Brian and Owen have been busy on their promo vodeo, have a look and let us know what you think,</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8UTwwHdWEY"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8UTwwHdWEY</font></a></p> <p>Walk on,</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=223<p>Hi all, </p> <p>Hope you are well.  I had a few hours to kill today & decided to drop down to Hanover Quay to see if there was anything happening.  There was no - one around at all except someone in the crew who was driving one of Larry's motors out of the garage/rehearsal spaces.  I was going to take a picture of his car but I'm not obsessed or intrusive.  I knew it was Larry's for a mate once told me of his love for old French cars & it matched the des... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=217Hello people!<br />I just moved to Dublin from Athens, Greece.<br />I'm staying at Trinity College, where i'm studying Mobile Computing.<br />It would be great to meet other U2 fans who live here.<br />Back home we had a U2 Tribute Band, called Dream Out Loud,<br />so I would love to check out those Tribute nights you're having,<br />just waiting to have enough free time to come down to Cork...<br />C u all,<br />have a Beautiful Day,<br />Harry http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=224<p>Both Electric Co. members Emma and Peter and getting married this Friday 23rd of November. Music on the night will be by (who else) but Us2.</p> <p>Best of luck Emma and Peter from all the Electric co.</p> <p>Walk on.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=222<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytRekLUX3GE"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytRekLUX3GE</font></a><br /><br />no words. really!!! http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=221<p>Bono arrived in Cork this morning for a meeting with the Hunger Task Force (established last year) in UCC.</p> <p>Anybody see him???????</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=220<font face="Verdana" size="2">THERE IS A MUSIC,CD AND RECORD FAIR IN FILMBASE, BESIDE THE TEMPLE BAR MUSIC CENTRE ON SAT AND SUN NOVEMBER 24 & 25TH, 2007 FROM 10.30 UNTIL 6.30PM EACH DAY. ADMISSION IS 3 EURO ON SAT AND 2 EURO ON SUNDAY. LOTS OF NEW IRISH & UK DEALERS!!! LOTS OF U2 STUFF!!! IF ANY OF YOUR WEB-FANS WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ON UPCOMING FAIRS JUST SEND AN EMAIL TO <font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">IRISHRECORDFAIRS@EIRCOM.NET</font></font> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=219<p><img src="/UserFiles/Image/Rob Roy/rob 800pg.jpg" alt="" /></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=218<p><img height="173" alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/October 2007/electricco sticker 520 1.jpg" width="519" /></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="4">Electric Co. car window strickers free to all Electric Co. members. Send us a PM with your address details and we will forward one on.</font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="4">Walk on.</font></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=216<p>Hows things!</p> <p>I was at the Police on Saturday night in Croker.  Brought back great memories of May 05!  Its a fine, fine stadium.  Did anyone else go - if so what did you think?</p> <p>Been listenong to Rattle & Hum a lot - no particular reason.  Gonna head down to Hanover Quay soon. you never know who you may meet!</p> <p>Hope all are well!</p> <p>Adr</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=215<p>Hi all just to let ye all know we are in the cornmarket on 26th october hope ye can make it shud be a good night!!!!!!</p> <p>stay safe</p> <p> </p> <p>Mysterious Dave</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=213<p><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="3">A new venue ,a new intro. and  new set from Us2 for this gig in East Village, Douglas. By the time Brian and Eoin kicked off the gig the bar was full and there was a good atmosphere. It felt like the crowd was in full swing almost straight and everyone was loving a great version of the classic <em>Bad</em>, and others like <em>Walk on</em> and <em>Kite</em>. Eoin impressed with some great guitar playing and as usual Brian was on top... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=214Hi all, I have a new Bebo account so if anyone else has one sure pop along & come in as a mate. Hope you are all well. Search under 'Adrian Collier' or 'Irish Nurse'. Cheers, Adr. http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=212Hello Cork!!<br /><br />Well, I am about to record the 100th episode of my U2 Podcast  SAL U2 Podcast on Sept 29.  And to celebrate, www.salu2podcast.com and the www.radio.emnhome.com are sponsoring a day's marathon consisting of 4 U2 FULL LIVE SHOWS FROM 4 ERAS---it was very hard to select the shows, but I am pretty sure everyone will be pleased!!   <br /><br />SO TUNE IN ON 25 SEPT AND HAVE A LISTEN!!  <br /><br />The playlists/setlists will be available on that day or... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=211<p>just to let all know that we are in newbridge on sat 22nd september in the whitewater bar.should be a cracking night.</p> <p>stay safe </p> <p>mysterious dave</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=210<p>Good Bye Luciano, </p> <p>See link below when U2 brought the opera into our lives with Miss Sarajevo</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX6c5als1lk"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX6c5als1lk</font></a></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=209<p>The Lovegod (Mick from New Zealand) has arrived in Ireland and will be heading to Limerick to see Mysterious Ways this evening, photos to follow.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=208<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Another magic night in Limerick, Well done to the Lads, they were really on form for this gig. Great stuff from Ger and Dave getting the crowd involved. We had a great night  in Limerick meeting up with Mick "The Lovegod" Ryan and his cousin Sean, </font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Walk on. </font></p> <p><img height="732" alt="" src="http://www.electricco.ie/UserFiles/Image/Jim/August%202007/Mysterio... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=207<p><a href="http://forum.atu2.com/forum.src?Action=Posts&Start=EOF&Topic=5&Subject=12814&SubjStart"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://forum.atu2.com/forum.src?Action=Posts&Start=EOF&Topic=5&Subject=12814&SubjStart</font></a><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">=</font></p> <p><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000"> </font></p> <p><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000"><font co... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=206<p>Hi all,</p> <p>If you in Cobh this weekend, check out Cobh Peoples Regatta, <a href="http://www.cobhpeoplesregatta.com/"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://www.cobhpeoplesregatta.com/</font></a></p> <p>Sunday night finished with a U2 tribute band. </p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=205<p>20 years ago today, 8th of August 1987, were you there in Cork,  found the following clips on U-Tube.</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMFpyVXAo-8"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMFpyVXAo-8</font></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QTJFklnp7c&mode=related&search"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QTJFklnp7c&mode=related&search</fo... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=203<p><img height="390" alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/July 2007/web 520 site.JPG" width="520" /></p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=204<p>Hi all, just to let y'all know that Mysterious Ways have 2 gigs this upcoming weekend</p> <p>Sat Night   -  Scariff International Festival , Scariff Co Clare. this is an open air gig and we are onstage at 10pm sharp</p> <p>Sun Night  - O Flahertys Bar - Navan ,Co Meath - a chance for all electricco fans in Dublin and the surrounding areas to see us. its our 1st time playing here. we are onstage at 10 30pm</p> <p>look forward to seeing y'all</p> ... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=187<p><img height="345" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/July 2007/520 DSC_0006.JPG" width="520" alt="" /></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Thanks to everyone for all the help, a total of €3,520.00 was raised for Marymount Cancer Hospice, full review of the night below.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"><img height="345" alt="" src="http://www.electricco.ie/UserFiles/Image/Front%20C.JPG" width="520" />The Musical talent in Cobh never fails to suprise or impress and Sun... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=175<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Anyone heading to Dublin on 20th of July, See special tee-shirt for the gathering. Now available in Electric Co. Shop. Hope to see ye all there.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Walk On.</font></p> <p> </p> <p><img height="390" alt="" src="http://www.electricco.ie/UserFiles/Image/Jim/April%202007/Zootopians%2007.JPG" width="520" /></p> <p><img height="390" alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/April 2007/Dublin 07 tee-shirt.JPG" wid... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=201<p>Unfortunately no U2 tix to be offered a this time....( I wish) But....</p> <p>I have one spare standing ticket for The Police in Croke Park on October 6th. If there is any Electricco member who wants it, please send me a PM. Face value of course!!!!</p> <p>I'd rather put it up here before I put it up on Buy and Sell and some scalper might make a profit on it (&%£()^*&)</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=202<p>Hows things - I hope you are all well!</p> <p>Liffey - sorry for not getting back sooner - we will definetely organise a day down at the HQ soon - are you still in Tallaght?  I'll be busy for the next 2 to 3 weeks so wont be able to make it down until then unfortunately.  But we'll keep in touch about that one, I'd love to spend the day down there with you.</p> <p>As well, A few friends & I are going to the Police in October so we can hopefully meet up beforehand & have a ... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=197<p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Message recieved from Zory.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">HELLO FRIENDS!! Please spread the word. Thanks! LINK: <a href="http://www.earthmusicnetwork.com/salu2podcast/?p=1155"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://www.earthmusicnetwork.com/salu2podcast/?p=1155</font></a><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000"> </font></font></p> <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Zory Falto - creator and host + U2 Fan SAL U2 ... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=196<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Hi all,</font></p> <p><strong><em><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Bono Fan / U2 Fan.</font></em></strong></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">I'm a U2 fan, thats it. Its not been a "Bono fan", "Edge fan", "Larry fan" or "Adam fan". (I admire them all in what they do outside U2 and fair ****s to them for that) but for me, when the 4 boys get together as U2, thats where t... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=198are these to sites the same band ..or are they different? If they are different....which one is playing at the Clarence next month?<br /><br /><a href="http://us2live.com/home.html"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://us2live.com/home.html</font></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.us-2.co.uk/Index.html"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://www.us-2.co.uk/Index.html</font></a> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=190<p>For anyone in the Mitchelstown and surrounding area's, just a reminder that the excellent</p> <p>Us2 are playing in Spratt's Bar on Friday night next (June 1st). If there's anyone in the area</p> <p>give a shout for a few pints and some quality live music.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=168<p>I'm sure most of you have already heard, but U2 are to feature on an album of John Lennon covers called Instant Karma. Album to be released on  the12th of June in aid of Darfur. U2 play the Title track but don't know when they will release the single. </p> <p>Saw them play this in Madison Square garden and it was great!</p> <p><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2007-03-11-instant-karma_N.htm"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=195<p>Hello all!!!</p> <p>Whats the craic!!  I know I've been missing in action for ages & ages - but I'm back!! I hope all are well.  Any word on whats happenin in Morocco?</p> <p>I'll hopefully be swinging down by Hanover Quay in teh next few days - you never know what might happen to ya down there!</p> <p>Hope all is good!</p> <p>Adr.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=181<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Our friend "LoveGod"  form U2 NewZooland found the following link on U-tube:  </font></p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koy0IF1Hvwg&mode=related&search"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face="Times New Roman" size="3">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koy0IF1Hvwg&mode=related&search</font></a><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face="Times New Roman" size="3">=</font></p> <p><font face="Times New ... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=25<p>Sisters and Brothers,</p> <p>We finally decided on the tee shirts. Orginally we did only 2-3 tee shirts. Since the start of March we have sold over 80 tee shirts and still selling. We don't want to make money on these, and we will letting them go at cost.</p> <p><img height="315" alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/tee shirt.JPG" width="420" /> </p> <p>Full details in Electric Co Shop.</p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=194just saw there the U2 charity night got a mention on @u2.com, a great fansite for anybody who hasnt seen it. http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=189<p>For anyone in the Cork area......I was in Eason's in Mahon Point today</p> <p>and spotted the books U2 by U2 for €7.99 and U2 Show by Diana Scrimgeour</p> <p>for €9.99. Two excellent books at great value for anyone who dosen't have a copy!</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=192<p>Thanks to our friends @U2, <a href="http://www.atu2.com/"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://www.atu2.com/</font></a>  <br /></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=191Limericks very own  U2 tribute band make a welcome return to their hometown for a gig in the cornmarket baron the 22nd of june  for a night thats sure to entertain any U2 fans. its free admission to all with a late bar till 2am.band onstage 10.45pm. not to  be missed http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=179Just read there about the U2 3D movie being set for premiere at the cannes film fest next month. havnt heard anything bout an irish release yet but sounds exciting.Of course Dublin is the only place where we could watch it, an electricco event perhaps??Something to look forward to nevertheless. http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=188Because I have no life I spend much of my spare time looking for unusual U2 stuff on youtube, found this video for Mercy, a song id never heard before. Why the hell wasnt this included on their last album?Id imagine most U2 fans would be familiar with or at least heard about this song before but if you havnt, here's a treat....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FcHGJHA23Y http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=185<p><font face="Tahoma" size="3">Sorry everyone,and Rattle and Hum, but Electric Co. have decided to cancel the  gathering with the boys in Killarney on the 25th. We have just found out that it's a triple gig and that the cover charge is <strong>€30</strong>. Added to travel costs ,and beer tokens ,we feel this is going to be too expensive for people. We also think it wouldn't strictly be a gathering as people will be there to see the other acts. This is our own personal ... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=182<p>Hello again</p> <p>Whats the buzz for this years u2 charity night at the Rob. Looking forward to it.</p> <p>Regards</p> <p>Vince</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=184Hi everyone, if you've got Sky, don't forget VH1 will broadcast Classic Albums, The Joshua Tree on the 10th of May at 12 am. Yes, Bono's birthday! http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=183<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAwMlYcGDSU"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAwMlYcGDSU</font></a> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=180<p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Another great night in the Cornmarket Bar, Limerick with Mysterious Ways. Unfortunately the gig hadn't been advertised so the attendance was down a bit from the last time  that we saw the boys, but that didn't stop them putting on a great show.Despite a dodgy mike lead during the first couple of numbers ( the joys of live music!) the sound was really good and the boys settled into a great gig as the night went on, helped on by&nb... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=178<p>Just a quick note to let you all know I have not been abducted by aliens or won the lotto or anything just mad busy in work (something I'm not used to!!!). Lookin forward to the gathering in July but hopefully see sme of you before then!</p> <p>Odie</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=176<p>Everyone of you within reasonable distance of Dublin, DO go up to The Clarence today, tomorrow or Friday to see the items our lads, and other musicians of course put up for auction for the benefit of Music Rising.</p> <p>The Clarence have a room full of `sacred` stuff. Edge's Les Paul, I call it the New Year`s Day guitar, Bono´s The Goal is Soul guitar, Larry`s Love and Peace Drums and many, many more items. Most of them are not even behind a window, so you can actually touch them (&nb... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=177<p>Just watched a couple of performances of this song. brings it all back. great tune, great intro. </p> <p>What ya think</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=174<p>Have a look at this,  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwt582bENpI"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwt582bENpI</font></a></p> <p>Let us know what you think,   </p> <p>Walk on.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=172<p>Have a look at this on U-tube  for Comic Relief 07. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-ia__1d_rM"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-ia__1d_rM</font></a></p> <p>Trust us, It will all become clear in the end,</p> <p>Walk on</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=169<p>Came across "The Best Irish Song Ever" on Today FM.  <a href="http://www.todayfm.com/Article.asp?id=358280"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://www.todayfm.com/Article.asp?id=358280</font></a><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000"> </font></p> <p>Lets try and get the boys to number 1, Song we reccomound is "ONE". </p> <p>Sign up and e-mail this around,</p> <p>Walk on. </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=171<p> </p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">No better way to spend "Paddys" night but with Us2 in the Brogan Inn, Bandon. </font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"> Our first gathering in this fine venue was well worth the trip and Brian and Gavin were really on form tonight playing in front of a big  audience ,that loved every minute. Us2's new equipment meant that the sound and lighting has improved and it was evident in great versions... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=170<p>Here we go, </p> <p>What are your top 10 U2 songs at present??????????????/</p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=145<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Hi All,</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">We are nearly there with the following items (Listed below) which should be interest for all U2 Fans and will post all in the next week or so.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">1, Electric Co. Full list of Gatherings for 2007.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">2, Events Calender for 2007.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">3,... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=165<p>Bono's speech at the NAACP<font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"> </font><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENp7c6TtBHk"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENp7c6TtBHk</font></a><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"> </font></p> <p>What do you think?????</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=167<p> </p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">The gathering took place tonight, a Friday night, instead of the usual Sunday night and maybe it was just me, but, the atmosphere to begin with was a bit more subdued.  Great to have Electric Co. member Jimmy, down from Mitchelstown for his first visit to "HQ". </font></p> <p><img height="390" alt="" src="http://www.electricco.ie/UserFiles/Image/Jim/March%202007/Rob%20Roy%201%20.JPG" width="520" /></... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=166<img height="217" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/March 2007/jt20_sig.jpg" width="520" alt="" /> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=159<p>hi all just to remind everyone that we are in the cornmarket in limerick next friday.its not an official gathering but it should be still a good night</p> <p>stay safe</p> <p>mysterious dave</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=129<p> </p> <p><font size="4">"Window in the Skies", Click on our link below to listen</font></p> <p><a href="http://www.electricco.ie/mp3/window.mp3"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">http://www.electricco.ie/mp3/window.mp3</font></a></p> <p><font size="4">Let us know what you think, I love it</font></p> <p><font size="4">Walk on.</font></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=151<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Full list of Gatherings up to July, </font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Hope to see all U2 fans there,</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Walk on.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"></font></p> <p> </p> <p><img height="732" alt="" src="http://www.electricco.ie/UserFiles/Image/Jim/March%202007/Electric%20Co%20Gathering%202007%20%20web%20520.jpg" width="520" /></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=163<p>See Vertigo on the Podge and Rodge show. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md6AR01FJGo"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md6AR01FJGo</font></a></p> <p>What did you think ????or you with Podge and Rodge????.</p> <p>Walk on.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=162<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Walk on.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Electric Co.history of Walk On in Madison Square Garden, 27th of November 2001. </font><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0UQHbQljsM"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face="Times New Roman" size="4">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0UQHbQljsM</font></a><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">  A special night for us, meet Joe O Herlihy who looked after us with... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=154<p>Hi all ! just like to thank the lads on this their 1st birthday for setting up this brilliant site.I have really enjoyed it immensely , and have gotten to meet some wonderful people through it.I must say one of the highlights for me was meeting the lads in the Rob Roy in early December when they were just back off the One Tree Hill tour where we got all the trip details from Jim( and Brian who literally had just rolled off the plane bout 12 hrs earlier!)1st hand.</p> <p>So here's t... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=160<p>Came accross this on you tube well worth a look hope you enjoy it.......yall. </p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMBK0x2k214"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMBK0x2k214</font></a><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000"> </font></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=161<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">The Electric Co. shop is now opened, <a href="http://www.electricco.ie/store.asp"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">http://www.electricco.ie/store.asp</font></a>(Thanks to Robin for all your help) at present only selling Hoodies and Tee-Shirts. All items are selling at cost price and all top quality garments with embroidered logos, payement by Paypal or contact us directly <a href="mailto:shop@electricco.ie"><... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=156<p>Hi all,</p> <p>Hows things?  I hope all are well. I wasn't able to upload pics on this site (I'm still learning!) but I have managed to put some up on Flickr.com.</p> <p>When you bring up the main page access search - then by person - put in either adrian collier or irish nurse, that should get you through.  </p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/69162122@N00/388247300/"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#3366ff">http://www.flickr.com/photos/69162122@N00/38824... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=141ONE SINGS U2 LIVE TRIBUTE BAND ONE SINGS U2 is a tribute to U2, they play the most beautiful songs of the famous Irish band. A two hours show performed by four U2 fans. [Liens] http<font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">://www.onesingsu2.com</font>[ internet] your opinion Edited by - UTO13 on 29/12/2006 17:24:53 http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=158hi lads can anyone tell me do we need to register to see the downloads cos i cant seem to get into any of them? http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=155Vertigo play the Temple Bar Music Cente on Friday 16th March at 7.30pm ADM:15.OO Euro<br /><br />www.vertigo-live.com http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=157Hey Guys! Havent been around for a while!! Hope all is well with you guys! http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=152Hi all I found myself with a few hours to spare & as I was rambling around Dublin trying out a new digital camera, it suddenly dawned on me that I have never been down to Hanover Quay. It was a short trip down from the IFSC (where I had initially started) - I hopped across to the Old Windmill lane recording studio (they have now relocated to a new premises in Ringsend, D4) & was saddened to see that not a bit of the old U2 "graffiti" remains- its all gone high tech with hip hop... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=148<p>Hi all,</p> <p>Surely something will have to be organised for the 1st Electric Co. Birthday party.  It can't go un-noticed.  Appreciate all the great work that the Rebels have done with the site!!</p> <p>Hope all is well!</p> <p>Adr.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=153<p>hi all we have a few video clips up  on our site If anyone wants to hear what we are like. <a href="http://www.mysteriouswaysonline.com/AUDIOVIDEO.html"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://www.mysteriouswaysonline.com/AUDIOVIDEO.html</font></a></p> <p>They are not the best to look at cos the lighting wasnt the best on the night but its more to hear us as there are plenty of pics in the gallery </p> <p>stay safe</p> <p>Mysterious dave</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=122<p>Hello all</p> <p>Whos got the best stuff related to U2 e.g photos, autographs etc.</p> <p>Just stuff !!!</p> <p>Share it with us, tell it too us</p> <p>Cheers </p> <p>Vincey</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=146<p>On the intro for "City of Blinding Lights", Larry or Adam often played keyboard, simple when you know how.</p> <p><img height="525" alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/City.jpg" width="700" />d </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=150<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Check out the following link </font><a href="http://www.u2start.com/"><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">www.u2start.com</font></a><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"> for all the downloads of U2 you'll ever need. Thanks to Odie for finding it some months back.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Walk on.</font></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=149<p>Hi</p> <p>I'm looking to find the DVD of The Captive.  Anyone out there in U2 land know how to get it.</p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=147<p>Hi All,</p> <p>Can anyone that has submitted downloads to the site before please check them and re-submit them if necessary, as some of them have expired due to inactivity. We have been getting a few reports of bad URL's from members. There is some great stuff and would be great to keep it on the site,</p> <p>Cheers</p> <p>Walk on,</p> <p>Admin</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=144<p>Apparently theres a really good bootleg of this doing the rounds, if anybodys lucky enough to get their hands on it please do post it on the downloads. Also, thanks to those who already added to the downloads, some of them are great. Still havnt stopped listening to the Zoorpa 93 concert , amazing stuff.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=143<p>Hi Jim/Brian</p> <p>Just wondering what are the plans for the new year.</p> <p>Looking forward to it.</p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>Vince</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=139<p>Wishing everyone a very happy and peaceful christmas.</p> <p>Enjoy</p> <p>Vincey</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=142Wishing you all the best in 2007. May we find love & peace. http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=140<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Happy Christams and a Prosperous New Year to all U2 Fans Here in Ireland and all around the World from All at Electric Co.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Walk on.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"></font></p> <p> <img height="733" alt="" src="http://www.electricco.ie/UserFiles/Image/Happy%20Christmas%20copy(1).jpg" width="520" /></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=138<p><span lang="EN-IE" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IE"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Hard to know where to start, so I suppose it’s always good to begin at the start!!  </font></font></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-IE" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IE"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Arrived in <city w:st="on"></city>Honolulu on December 10<sup>th</sup> and made my way to my hostel in <place w:st="on"></place> Waikiki. </font></font></span><span lan... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=136<p>Hi there, just a quick note from Hawaii.</p> <p>Great show or 'tribal gathering of the faithfull' as Bono called it. All well, very  special atmoshere and may people on stage. Just a shame it was almost impossible to get your hands on a Hwaii t-shirt if you were stuck in GA. More later, once I am home.</p> <p>Great to meet you Sammi!</p> <p>On to the big Island now.</p> <p>Aloha!!</p> <p>Antoinette </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=133<p>hi all , just to let you all know that Mysterious Ways are back in the Cornmarket Bar in Limerick on Friday the 15th of December. Its a regular pub hours gig as usual and admission is free to all.Dont know if the lads are going to organise an official gathering for this gig as its a little close to xmas but all electricco members are more than welcome to come along on the night. Im sure when they return from their trip they will let us know what they plan to do  </p> <p>stay safe</... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=137Vertigo play Dolan's Warehouse in Limerick on Tues 26th Dec. and The Forum in Waterford on Thur 28th Dec. http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=132<p><img height="390" alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/One tree hill tourt/One tree hill gang.JPG" width="520" /></p> <font face="Times New Roman"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font size="4">After spending four great days in sunny Perth, it was time to head to Auckland on Thursday the 23rd and get down to business!.</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt"><font size="4"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>First things first and w... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=135<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Sean and Dave from Mysterious Ways (U2 Tribute band) were in Cobh last night Friday 8th of December and made a visit to the home of Electric Co. The Rob Roy Bar and sampled a few pints of Guinness.</font></p> <p><img height="480" alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/Mysterious Ways/Sean and Dave MW.JPG" width="640" /></p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=127<p>Just to let you know of a new U2 Tribute band from Dublin called Zoostation,our next date is the 24th of November in the Millhouse House Clonee { Benefit gig}. you can check us out at <a href="http://www.zoostation.tv">www.zoostation.tv</a>  we played the Ryder Cup back in Sept that was our second gig, so we are still trying to smooth the rough egdes.</p> <p>Cheers</p> <p>Derek</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=128<p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Below is a e-mail received by Hans van Leeuwen: </font></p> <font face="Verdana" size="2"> <p>Hi, A group of U2 fans from U2.com and other fan sites has started an initiative called "An INSPI(RED) night at the Aloha Stadium", to ask fans to wear/bring something red to the last Vertigo concert, in Honolulu, on December 9. This is to support the (RED) initiative. We would like to ask you if you can help to spread the word. If you would like to help, you... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=134<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QprWe_kqliE"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QprWe_kqliE</font></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=131<p>hi lads,I would like to wish all electric co members heading off <font size="2">to Aukland</font> my best wishes.hope ye all have a great  time and take loads of pics.will talk to ye again when ye get back</p> <p>stay safe </p> <p>Mysterious Dave</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=130hey just wondering when is the next time ye will be in cobh http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=126<p><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><strong>The night started off well when we met Electric Co. member ,Chris (boba600) and his three friends, for the first time. They made the trip from Mallow to be with us on the night and I could see they were not dissapointed as the night unfolded,</strong></font></p> <p><img height="390" alt="" src="http://www.electricco.ie/UserFiles/Image/Rob%20Roy/Album%20cover%2011-11-06.JPG" width="520" /></p> <p><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><strong>  Us2 h... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=123<p><font face="Tahoma" color="#ffffff">Anyone that's in the area, this is a week of music  not to be missed at The Rob Roy!</font></p> <p> <img height="1049" alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/Poster Rob Roy, Rock at the Rob.jpg" width="740" /></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=120Due to popular demand, Vertigo play the Temple Bar Music Centre again on Sat Nov. 4th @ 7.30pm <br />Adm: 12.50 Should be a great night.<br /><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ccffff">www.vertigo-live.com</font> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=125<p>Hi All</p> <p>I would be a big fan of the band  "Keane "(also a big fan of Roy "the boy" Keane)!!</p> <p>I believe they supported U2 during the tour. </p> <p>Were they good? anybody know?</p> <p>Tell us all.</p> <p>Cheers</p> <p>Vincey</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=115<p>Hi all !</p> <p>I need help from Irish people : for my english training course, I have to find a little story about ......... THE LEPRECHAUNS  ................ I don't know anything about them ............ If you think that kind of story can't be here on the forums of Electric CO, please send me a PM.</p> <p>But, please, send me some words about these little personages !</p> <p>:X</p> <p>Moket</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=124<p>Alright lads. </p> <p>I dont know if any of you were planning to enter the U2.com comp to win tickets to U2s Honolulu (not sure if thats how you spell it but dont care anymore) gig but if you are and you are Irish then dont bother.  I logged on this morn to find the first clue, easy enuf, but when reading the small print down the bottom I noticed that 'the competition is open to all residence of the UK except those in Ireland'. For shtts sake. Besides the fact that Ireland isnt even par... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=107<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">The Electric Co. "One Tree Hill" tour is back on track.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"> Leaving Ireland on 17th of November stopping in Dubai and Perth to collect more Electric Co. members, arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on Thursday 23th of November. Electric Co. will be meeting up in the "Muddy Farmers" Irish Pub in the Auckland's city center on the afternoon of each gig on Friday 24th and Saturday 2... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=100I saved going to Rhythm Records for my last full day in Dublin. I knew I would love the place and looking at everything they have -- boy was I right! Got lots of posters -- already laminated so cool for packing -- and a few necessary items like magnets, keychains, and buttons. I was explaining having to buy something with The Edge for a second grader at my school who love The Edge. I promised to bring his something back from Dublin! William will be sure to find me on the first day of school... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=121Not an offical Electric Co. Event, but Rattle and Hum will be playing Dakota's in Wexford Town, Sunday October 22nd. Admission 8 euro. I don't know them, but I've heard they are not to be missed. http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=118<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"> It has been some months since Mysterious Ways played in the Cornmarket bar and it worked to their advantage. Everyone there was really looking forward to this gig and the lads produced the goods on the night. From the kick off  it was none stop by Ger, Dave, Mark and Sean, giving us great versions of, "I will follow", "Electric Co.", "New years day", " Sometimes you can't make it ... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=119They have got to be joking http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=116<p>hi all, i noticed the comments on a previous topic regarding U2 Tribute Bands and set lists.there is probably a number of reasons why the set lists do not change too much from gig to gig. personally speaking you have to play the songs that you perform the best as there is no point doing songs that you cant do justice to cos you'll just sound ****.also you find that some songs go down a bomb in a certain venue and go somewhere else and you get no reaction from the crowd whatsoever, and re... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=101<p>Hi All</p> <p>To me, meeting U2 would be something great. Just to have a pint or strum a couple of chords would be fab. But, what are they like? Do they drink guiness, bud  or murphy's. What other types of music do they like?</p> <p>Have you met any of the band members and had such a chat?</p> <p>If so, share it with me and others who would like to Know the Real U2.</p> <p>Thanks a Mil.</p> <p>Vince</p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=111Any electricco members heading to see Zoo2 in the Old Oak this Sunday? Highly recommended for those that havnt seen them, do great justice to the songs. http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=114<p>Hi all,</p> <p> </p> <p>I met U2.  6 to 7 hours standing in one spot - not fully guareenteed admission, due to the fact that I was too slow with applying for the ticket on U2.com.  What a bunch of fans outside though!  A pleasure to have met you all.  </p> <p>After the signing Odie, James, his wife Margaret & daughter Aoife went to The Clarence - we made it in time before U2 security locked it down for Bono, Adam & Edge were dining there.  At one stage... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=113<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" align="center" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#000000"><i><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" color="#000000" size="1">Added by admin</font></i></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" bgcolor="#ffffff" height="100"><font face="Verdana, Arial" color="#808080" size="1"><font face="Verdana, Arial" color="#808080" size="1"></font> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" co... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=112 There are rumors that U2 may be on the late late show tonight on RTE1 promoting there new book might be worth tuning in to. http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=103<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">11/09/06, News just in from Mysterious Ways: <em>The gig in Dublin is now a private party, apologies to all at Electric Co, hope to see ye all in Limerick on October 13th for a free gig in the Corn-Market Bar, All welcome. </em></font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Mysterious Ways (U2 Tribute Band) will be playing a Rooftop gig (Weather permitting) on Thursday 14th of September at 18:00 at the Vertigo Bar, Quality ... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=109Hi everyone Just couldn't resist posting some of my best concert pix on in the gallery section. They're there for everyone to enjoy. There's a number of different shows, you might find ones you been to yourself! Some of them are not the right way round though...Is there anyway I can rotate those Jim??? http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=108<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">U2 Three, where it all began back in 1979. <font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Electric Co. Memorabilia of U2 in the Rob Roy Bar Cobh.</font> </font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"></font></p> <p> </p> <p> <img height="315" alt="" src="http://www.electricco.ie/UserFiles/Image/Jim/u23.JPG" width="420" /></p> <p><img height="315" alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/U23 1.JPG" width="420" /> </p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=105<p>hi to everyone,</p> <p>first day on here,  i am an avid u2 fan & zootopian and it is great to be here on an irish fan site,  god i wish i was irish. I am over in Dublin friday till sunday 15-17th sept and please can anyone tell me if there is any record fairs this weekend or anytime soon in dublin.  I was told there is a 2 day event coming up soon.  cheers all and if you see bono tell him thanks for giving me a great like too !!</p> <p> </p> <p>take care  ... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=106Ladies & Gentlemen,<br /><br />ELECTRIC CO. U2 TRIBUTE  are playing the newly re-opened SLATTERYS of CAPEL STREET, this THURSDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER, 9pm. ALL WELCOME! http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=104<p>Hi all</p> <p>I'm new here and I'd like to thank Liffey who wrote me to go to ELECTRIC CO. Hope to hear from you all soon.</p> <p>Have a nice day</p> <p>Moket</p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=102<p>U2 on VH1 tonight 7th of September from 19:00, all night.</p> <p>Walk on.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=98<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Vertigo (U2 Tribute band) will be playing in Cobh, Co. Cork on Sunday the 3rd of September in Cobh Ramblers football grounds.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Time the boys are playing on stage to be advised and discount for Electric Co. members will apply.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">More news as we have it.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Walk on.</font></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=94has anyone checked out the u2 vids on you tube. http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=99<p>Our new website is up and running still needs work tho. <a href="http://www.2u2music.com"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">www.2u2music.com</font></a></p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=89<p><font face="Tahoma" size="3"><strong>We were not really sure if there was going to be many at this gathering, due to the amount  of Tribute bands playing in Cobh over the past few weeks, but yet again Us2 suceeded in packing the Rob Roy bar to within a few short of capacity. I suppose the word is out that Brian and Gavin put on a great show !. </strong></font></p> <p><img height="315" alt="" src="http://www.electricco.ie/UserFiles/Image/Jim/2006_082020thAugust0038.JPG" width="... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=95<p>Hi to all! this is a wonderful site with a sense of family and community!</p> <p>The singer from us2 Brian introduced me to this site he is a great guy and i have the privalige of sharing a stage with him as THE EDGE in u2 trib band 2u2 formerly you2 <a href="http://www.you2web.co.uk">www.you2web.co.uk</a></p> <p>Hopefully some of you guys will come and check us out when we hit irish soil.</p> <p>Catch you later The verge!!!!!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=81<p><font face="Times New Roman"><font size="4"></font></font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">A packed ,Temple bar music centre was the only place to be in Dublin last Friday night, to see Dublin tribute band "Vertigo". It can't always be easy to impress dedicated U2 fans, like the Electric Co. gang pictured above, but everyone we spoke to after the gig had a great time. The boys used the great sound in this well know venue to their full advantage pounding ... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=96<p>Hi all,</p> <p>Just a quick post to advise that Cobh was U2 mad over the weekend. As part of a local regatta, Us2 (Brian and Gavin) were on the main stage and stole the show, great gig. The local hotel had Rattle and Hum (U2 Tribute band) on over the weekend 11th - 13 of August. Poor advertising lead to a poor turnout but this didn't stop the boys from having a great gig, fantastic band, worth seeing again. </p> <p>Langer <em>(Electric Co. member )</em> arrived in the Ro... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=97<p>ok...i've got some problems with computers but....finally....I'M HERE!!!!!!</p> <p>so....see you... ;p</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=90<p>See link below recieved from Corey, Electric Co Member, George Bush singing Sunday Bloody Sunday, not bad.</p> <p><a href="http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=6805063692754011230"><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #000000" color="#ffffff">http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=6805063692754011230</font></a></p> <p>Walk on,</p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=93Hi all, just to let you all know that Mysterious Ways have just confirmed a date in Dublin. It is thursday 14th sept.venue tbc....... watch this space for more info. http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=91<p>Anyone coming to Oz/NZ in November  to see the guys ?</p> <p>We're off to Sydney x 2, & then a few days in the Barossa Valley  drinking quality Aussie wine before seeing them again in Adelaide.</p> <p> </p> <p>edit; Better make that sydney x 3 !</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=59<p>I'm gibbo from zootopia, seems like we're takin over!!!<img src="http://bestsmileys.com/lol/4.gif" border=0></p> <p> </p> <p>seriosly glad to be on another U2 fansite and an Irish one at that!</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=87any in the Cork Club looking at hawaii? 12/9 http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=86<p>Heya Cork U2nians :)</p> <p> </p> <p>I arrived in Cork a month ago..and have been wanting to meet you but I had no chance yet...only came here to Electric Co today....</p> <p> </p> <p>Anyway...is any of you guys willing to set up a small meeting in one of the bars in the city center...one of these days? I'd love to meet some of you. Please let me know if you feel like it. I am loooving Cork :)</p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=36<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Tell us where and when you saw the Vertigo Tour in 2005-2006. </font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"></font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Below is one we recieved from Sammy (Electric Co. member) from Buenus Aires back on 2nd of March 2006, (the last live gig of the Vertigo tour to-date) lucky bast--d.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">If i ever had any doubht in my mind about U2 been the greatest band in... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=73Vertigo play the Temple Bar Music Center on Fri. 4th Aug. @ 7.30pm admission is 12.50<br />The website is <font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color="#000000">www.vertigo-live.com</font> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=82<p>Anyone at this gig way back in 1985 ?</p> <p>It was 21 years ago this month and my first ever gig, and what a start. </p> <p>The event itself was for local bands etc. After the last act was on, the Lord Mayor came out and said there was a surprise coming up, remember the acts performed on the back of an articulated truck. The event was a follow on from "The Lark In The Park" which had been held in Dublin a few times prior to the first Cork event ,U2 played for around an ... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=80Rumours are abound in the @U2 forum about a single release in September to coincide with the publication of U2 By U2. Long shot id say. Electricco members have any insight? http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=24How can we inprove the website. http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=79<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">The Electric Co. "One Tree Hill" Tour is back on track. Heading to New Zealand in November and taking in one or two shows in Australia, </font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Bring it on.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">See below the offical statement from U2.com.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">It's official! At last we can confirm the rescheduled Vertigo//2006 shows. U2 will hit the road... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=76<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">We're getting there, sign up and bring U2 back to Cork.</font></p> <p><img height="336" alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/various electric co site/paper.520 .jpg" width="519" /></p> <p>  <font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Thanks to all who have signed up to-date. <font color="#ffffff">For any members who haven't, please sign up and if you have family or friends that might be interested please get them to sign up aswell. We need to get ... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=78<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Electric Co. raised €3,625.00 for Marymount Cancer Hospice from our Charity night on 11th of June 2006.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Thanks to everyone who helped us out.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"><img height="339" alt="" src="http://www.electricco.ie/UserFiles/Image/Jim/_DSC3316b.jpg" width="420" /></font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Walk on.</font></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=55Hello folks, hope you don't mind if I use also this forum to promote the band of a friend of mine :)<br />They'll be touring Ireland soon, so check them out!!! <br /><br style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(0,51,102)" /><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(0,51,102)">http://www.mardigrasmusic.it/</span><br /></font><br /><font class="post"><b>MARDI GRAS IRISH TOUR 2006</b></font><br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/U2_ge... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=67I want to let all my friends know about this petition, is there any way I can forward it on to them? Such a noble cause deserves as much attention as possible!! http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=69<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Electric Co. gathering in Limerick on Friday night 7th of July in the Cornmarket Bar with Mysterious Ways.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">For those of us who travelled from Cobh to see Mysterious Ways, what can we say only, it was worth it.  Everyone there from Limerick we're sure will agree. The crowd needed some encourgement to begin with but as soon as the singer, Ger., got them singing along to songs... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=42Hi guys, now that I've made a few posts in here, I can start my own thread :p<br />I see quite a few here from the Zoo but still I'm posting this here too!<br /><br />June 16-18: zootopians will meet from all over the world for a small gathering... wanna join us? http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=51<p>Hello All!</p> <p>My name is Marie-Anne and i'm from Switzerland. I'm a member of U2.com and it's there that i've learnt there is an IRISH fans internet site: that's a good news! </p> <p>I'm a fan for a long time but have seen only one show until now! Well that's life! I was in Zürich Show 2005 and was in Hawaii in April for... no show!!!! Well i'm waiting for an official announcement of the rescheduled show and will go back to Hawaii!!!</p> <p>Last year i went twice in Ireland i... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=65<p>Finally I found the time to join you!It all started some time ago when I think Johnny the fox posted about this site in the zoo.one more u2 site won't hurt...</p> <p>see you around</p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=23<p>To all members,</p> <p>Can you advise what you think is the best U2 song of all time and why.</p> <p>For us it has to be WALK ON. </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=68Hi Jim!<br /><br />Thank you so much for the offer of help with our big trip to Dublin next year in July! It is always great to meet other fans and find new friends in the U2 fan community! I see that there already other Zootops that have discovered this site! <br /><br />Hello Zoo Peeps! <br /><br />For those who do not know..I have created a website to help facilitate planning for our big event next year. I encourage everyone to check it out and drop me a line with any suggestions you may have... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=54<p>Hello Brothers & Sisters,</p> <p>Greetings from Bonnie Scotland.  I'm here on a short trip to meet old flatmates - tomorrow we hit the city proper to explore.  Wherever you are, you are there.  Hope all are well.  have to track down some U2 fans in this place.</p> <p>take care.</p> <p> </p> <p>Adr.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=63<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">HelloHello!</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">I know that some of you are in Dublin tonight!!!</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">I have a news for you!!!! On U2.com they say that Edge will be in Temple Bar tonight at 08:30PM at Rory Gallagher Corner, Meeting house square, Temple Bar Dublin 2!!!!</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">For tickets go to Temple Bar Cultural Information Centre at 12 East Ess... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=66U2.com have just announced the details of the next official U2 release, the Zoo TV dvd. This being my favorite U2 concert, I can hardly wait. Some pretty cool extras aswell. Slightly dissapointed they didnt decide to release the 1992 Outside Broadcast gig instead (would love to see Sunday Bloody Sunday ZooTV style, or the amazing live version of Ultra Violet) but ill get over it! Roll on September http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=60<p align="left"><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Believe it or not it has been almost 13 years since U2 last played in Cork. It was the 24th of August 1993, during the Zooropa Tour. We want them back!.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" color="#000000" size="4">It may take some time, but if you are interested in trying to get the world's greatest band to play in Cork on their next tour, please sign to the Electric Co. "U2 play Cork campaign". link.</font></p> <... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=61<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"></font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">When the first musician on the night, Trevor Byrne, began to play, we just knew this was going to be a night to remember.Simply brilliant versions of Heartland, Acrobat, Dancing barefoot, Please, Wild Horses and the one I still have in my head... Love Rescue me, left a lasting impression of this talented local musician. One to watch out for in the future.</font></p> <p> <img height="315" alt... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=53<p><font face="Times New Roman"><font size="4">Electric Co. Gathering Thursday night 1st of June in Wallis's Bar, Midleton, Co. Cork. </font></font></p> <p> </p> <p><font face="Times New Roman"><font size="4">More pictures and review to follow.</font></font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Walk on.</font></p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=57<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">An Electric Co. Offical Meeting place in Cobh Co. Cork. <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">If in Cobh, Co. Cork, drop into the Rob Roy Bar and listen to some U2 <em>(played every day ),</em> Have a pint or two and see Electric Co. U2 memorabilia inside.</font></p> </font></p> <p><img height="315" alt="" src="/UserFiles/Image/Jim/2006_0531plaq0010.JPG" width="420" /></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"></font></p> <p><fon... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=58<p> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 15pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font face="Times New Roman">1<sup>st</sup> Prize: €200.00. (Sponsored by: The Rob Roy Bar Cobh.) </font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 15pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font face="Times New Roman">2<sup>nd</sup> Prize: €150.00. (Sponsored by: Canadian Helicopters Corp Ire.) <p> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 15pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font face="Times... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=26<p>Brothers and sisters,</p> <p>The next Electric Co gathering on the 11th of June 2006 is a chartity. Any ideas on raising funds for the evening.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=38Hi, I'm Odie from Dublin and Im a U2 fan funnily enough,also a big fan of Guinness but thats another story! Anyhow, lookin forward to joining in the crack. got the link from the Zootopia site and well impressed, good work, keep it goin. http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=39<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Tell us your U2 Histrory, Below is Odie history (Electric Co member).</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Walk on.</font></p> <p><font size="4"></font></p> <p>BOYS PLAY ROCK & ROLL <br />29/06/85 Croke Park <br />27/06/87 Croke Park <br />27/08/93 RDS,Dublin <br />30/08/97 Landsdowne Road <br />25/08 & 01/09 2001 Slane <br />15/06/05 Manchester <br />24/25/27 June 2005 Croke Park <br />23/07/05 Olympic Stadium, Rome <b... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=34<p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Hi all,  Hope yer all having a great night out in Cork!</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Check this out below - found it while scouring through atu2.com - Under Tour Section (subsection on Australian dates).  The dates at the bottom will of course interest us most (alhough I think its b*ll****).  Another source from Hawaii has stated that the stadium there have reported the Vertigo show to return there on Dec 9th - throwi... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=45hello hello, sorry but I don't see any "FAQ" thread and I'd like to know what are those stats in the profile... anyone? http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=48<p>Hi all,</p> <p>For those in the UK & Eire today you can pick up a copy of the English 'Independent' in which Bono acts as Editor.  I will try & pick up a few copies so that I can send to people in far flung destinations, but they are selling fast.  Get one quick.</p> <p>Peace.</p> <p>Adr.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=46<p><img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b223/koali/BonoGuggiGavin.jpg" alt="" /> <br />guggi, bono, and gavin in Dublin 2006<br /><br /><font face="Verdana">over in gavinfriday.com today there is mention of today, may 15th, being guggi's birthday. i thot those of us who know of this man, bono's closest mate and friend from childhood, would like the opportunity to wish him happy birthday here. . . . . .<br /><br />Guggi is a noted artist these days with his brush and canvas. here is some o... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=28<p>Hi all,</p> <p>Does anyone have any vintage U2 shows on video or casette , bootlegs or any of that stuff , to donate so we can upload it on to this site to share with other fans. Let us know</p> <p>Walk on</p> <p>Brian</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=37<p>Hi all!</p> <p>Its the main man's birthday on May 10th (as is his Daughter's, Jordan).  What have you got planned - any pints on the way.  I think I'm heading into town with my Aussie mate, Olivia, to find some madness.</p> <p>Hows things?</p> <p>Adr.</p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=35<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"></font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">A few problems with equipment (through no fault of their own) during sound check, wasn't going to stop this Limerick band playing to a packed Reardens Mill in Cork. Just like the real thing, "Mysterious Ways " took to the stage with Arcade Fire's " Wake up" playing as the intro. Great versions of Elevation, Electric Co. and Out of Control kept any U2 fan happy. Even though it isn't ... http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=33<p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Thanks for the warm welcome. Lookin forward to meetin up with the rest of the Electricco crew sometime. Right now I should really be studyin. Rob Roy in June sounds good, im in Passage myself so only across the river.  Will talk to ye then hopefully</font><br /><br /></p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=32<p><font face="Times New Roman"><font size="4">Electric Co. gathering this Friday night 28th of April in Reardens, Cork city. Music on the night will be by <strong><em>"Mysterious Ways"</em></strong> (U2 Tribute band) form the mid-west region of Ireland. All Electric Co. U2 Fans welcome. Should be a great night, pictures and review to follow.</font></font></p> <p> </p> http://www.electricco.ie/link.asp?Topic_ID=31<p><font face="Comic Sans MS">Hi there!!</font></p> <p>I just knew there would be something out there like this, an Irish based fan website.  Sitting at home after a long week of nights at work.  Got the 'Joshua Tree Classic Album' Dvd on in the background & will probably watch another U2 related dvd before I go to bed.</p> <p>Can someone tell me more about this site, its history etc.  And whats the craic with the session in September in Cobh.</p> <p> </p> <p>Cheers!<...