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WATCH: Damien Rice, U2, Imelda May and more perform at Dublin’s annual Christmas Eve busking session

Published 19:55 24 Dec 2018 GMT

Carl Kinsella
WATCH: Damien Rice, U2, Imelda May and more perform at Dublin’s annual Christmas Eve busking session

Homemusic

It's become a staple of Christmas time in Ireland.

Some of the biggest names in Irish music came together outside Dublin's Gaiety Theatre once more for a huge busking session on Christmas Eve. Among the stars were Bono, The Edge, Imelda May, The Coronas, Damien Rice and Glen Hansard. A huge crowd gathered to watch the now-annual concert, and it looked like there was a lovely vibe in town. Many in attendance have been sharing footage from the impromptu gig on social media, including Damien Rice playing a blistering, slowed-down cover of Radiohead's classic track 'Creep.' https://twitter.com/stegrly/status/1077272708944199680 The entire ensemble also teamed up for a vintage rendition of Christmas classic 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)', originally sung by Darlene Love in 1963. U2 also gave a blast of 'Love Is Bigger Than Anything In Its Way.' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD6bZmMbYzE&fbclid=IwAR26lkHnc1VBXPXNPr2f6KUEpq6HTxKQkr04NaSRWaNeaF0PTI-BFyZP9hA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TFQMlkivAM Clips via Harry Kantas Bono and The Edge also played a stirring version of O Night Divine, which can be watched below thanks to MCD concert photographer Tom Flynn. https://twitter.com/tomflynnphoto/status/1077273326161223681 Proceeds from the busking session go to the Simon Community, which provides essential services to people who are homeless. Visit here if you can afford to make a donation.

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WATCH: Damien Rice, U2, Imelda May and more perform at Dublin's annual Christmas Eve busking session