Irish fans, anxious about missing Ireland's World Cup clash with Holland on Saturday, can rest assured.

Kings of the castle claim their throne after 20 years reports Niamh Hooper of the Irish Independent.

More than 80,000 fans reluctantly left Slane Castle on Saturday night after witnessing a U2 concert that confirmed the band's status as the one of the biggest rock acts in the world, writes Seán McCárthaigh - Irish Examiner

It may be their reaction to the current Glasgow climate, but U2's Elevation tour sees them on an ambitious mission.. - Glasgow Herald

The atmosphere sharpens, the chattering stops, everyone's eyes are fixed to the stage, writes BBC News Online's Deirdre Kelly.

'If we come to Glasgow and play a crap gig that's the end of U2...'

Judas betraying Jesus, the 'troubles' in Northern Ireland past and present, heroin addiction and gun-running in South America, writes Ben Gilbert for DotMusic.co.uk.

The Boys Are Back In Town.....
U2's return to Slane Castle, twenty years after supporting Thin Lizzy here, was the night to remember that everyone had anticipated.

Following consultation with the Gardai the following arrangements have been made for people travelling to the show on Saturday.

There is a simple reason that U2 can make the casually patronising claim that they are "reapplying" to be the best band in the world, writes Peter Aspen of the Financial Times.

Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of Burma's pro-democracy movement, featured in a bold new video piece at Earls Court last night.

Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of Burma's pro-democracy movement, featured in a bold new video piece at Earls Court last night.

Liam Gallagher of Oasis was one of a small army of famous faces at U2's opening night in London - and by all accounts he was impressed.

Four years ago it was all oversized lemons, giant video screens and generous portions of irony. Oh, and stadiums, writes Sky News Online reporter Rob Cole.

U2's shows at Slane Castle on the next two Saturdays, August 25th and September 1st, will be their first Irish appearances since the PopMart Lansdowne Road concerts in August 1997.

Four years ago it was all oversized lemons, giant video screens and generous portions of irony. Oh, and stadiums, writes Sky News Online reporter Rob Cole.

To coincide with the first of four London dates on Elevation 2001 tonight, Radio Two in the UK broadcasts the first of a two part documentary The U2 Story.

'London, London, London, London, summer in London where else would you want to be ? asks Bono. 'London Earls Court ...

The final notes of the intro tape, the Beatles' "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," faded, writes Andy Coleman, and four musicians ambled on to the NEC stage - Birmingham Evening Mail

Compared to a lot of bands I have worked with,' says Tommy Whitelaw. 'U2 put a lot of time into the quality of their merchandising. What we are selling on tour is what they have selected from many more items.

Paul McGuinness has confirmed to U2.Com that the band will be taking Elevation 2001 back to the US this autumn ...

After the spectacular multi-media extravaganzas of recent years, U2 - holders of the unofficial title, The Greatest Rock'n'Roll Band In ...

On Saturday U2's world tour hit Manchester, and our critic, David Sinclair, is still reeling.

U2 are leaving behind the technology and irony overdoses of their past two tours. Gone are the 40 foot lemons, Trabants ...

Andrew Perry sees U2, under minimal white lighting, produce a memorable performance in Manchester. U2, it's been agreed, are back. Quite ...