Bono paid tribute to The Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan during Shane MacGowan’s 60th birthday celebrations at the National Concert Hall last night.
Yesterday, the world was shocked and saddened by the news that Dolores had passed away suddenly in London.
The star-studded event was held to celebrate The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan – but U2’s lead singer Bono made sure to pay tribute to Dolores during his time on stage.
Bono performed Down All The Days alongside Johnny Depp, and at the end, Bono recited the lyrics of one of The Cranberries most famous songs Linger, in tribute to Dolores.
Bono also sang ‘A Rainy Night in Soho’, while Hollywood star and musician Johnny Depp played guitar.
Shane’s long-time friend Sinead O’Connor also made a surprise appearance, and performed ‘You’re the One’. She was then followed by Glen Hansard and Lisa O’Neill who took on The Pogues’ iconic ‘Fairytale of New York.’
According to the Irish Independent, singer Nick Cave wished Shane a happy birthday with a hug and kiss on the head after the pair sang The Pogues classic ‘Summer in Siam.’
The line-up included original Sex Pistols bass guitarist Glen Matlock, Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie, Blondie drummer Clem Burke, Damien Dempsey, Sharon Shannon, Imelda May, John Sheahan, and Libertines singer Carl Barât.
Catatonia’s Cerys Mathews also performed The Broad Majestic Shannon, which she dedicated to Dolores O’Riordan, and it received a standing ovation.
Shane, who celebrated his 60th birthday on Christmas Day, was brought on stage by his partner Victoria Mary Clarke, and brought the night to an end with a rendition of the traditional song ‘Will Ye Go Lassie Go’.
On the night, President Michael D Higgins also presented Shane with a special lifetime achievement award on behalf of the National Concert Hall.
Last night President Michael D. Higgins presented Shane MacGowan with a Lifetime Achievement Award. pic.twitter.com/sSgI4q0wG9
— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) January 16, 2018
Other stars spotted on the night included, film director Neil Jordan, actors Stephen Rea and Cillian Murphy, and musicians Finbar Furey and Paul Noonan from Bell X1.
