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24th June 2025
04:46pm BST
U2's The Edge has finally become an Irish citizen 62 years after he and his family moved to Ireland.
The 63-year-old was originally born in Barkin, Essex in London and was the second child of Welsh parents Garvin and Gwenda Evans.
Soon after his birth his father moved to Dublin for a job.
After 62 years and also being a part of one of the nation's biggest musical groups, The Edge - real name David Evans - has finally been granted his citizenship.
Speaking at a ceremony in Killarney on Monday, he said: "I’m a little tardy with the paperwork.
"I’ve been living in Ireland now since I was one year old. But the time is right. And I couldn’t be more proud of my country for all that it represents and all that it is doing."
He explained to reporters what took him so long to get his citizenship sorted.
He said: "Honestly, there were many moments in the past when I could have done it with just the form to be filled out, but I’m happy it’s now. It feels more significant and meaningful.
"I have always felt Irish. Ireland will always be home to me, and I’m so grateful for that.
"It couldn’t come at a better moment for me, so I am just so happy to be at this point to be in even deeper connection with my homeland."
In a previous interview, the guitarist admitted to using two different accents while growing up in Dublin.
He would use a Welsh accent at home and an Irish one when he went outside.
Evans explained: "The reason for this dual identity was mainly to be understood by my peers but also to be accepted."
