So that was Dublin, 2009.

29 Jul 200976
Three great shows in four night at Croke Park and this new clip captures the vibe. Were you there ? How was the weekend for you ? Stand-out moments? Surprises? And, apart from the shows, what was your best memory of the weekend ?

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antkeenan
The Greatest Show on Earth
Was fortunate enough to get tickets for both the Sat & Mon night gigs at Croke Park. Sat night was unbelievable but for me, Monday night topped it. To hear U2 play Bad at Croke Park was something I'll never forget. So many highlights from both concerts, from Desmond TuTu's speech before Where The Streets Have No Name, to the plight of Aung San Suu Kyi highlighted in Walk On. Absolutely Brilliant! I'd like to express my sincere thanks to U2 and all the backroom staff for giving me the best 2 nights of my life. Thank you so much.
cowboyrunner
We came from Wales
Seeing U2 on home turf was a tick box moment for us and they didn't disappoint! Although I really wanted to see them play 'Bad' on Saturady night, Mysterious Ways certainly made up for it! Madison Sq Gardens is our next tick box gig! We met dbrookmyre in the Octagon Bar in the Clarence after the show and Marco from Portugal. We were too tired to stay any longer!
jkeezell
Croke Park
I'm from the States and was at all 3 shows. I cannot recall ever feeling that much emotion from a crowd, especially one that large. The whole experience was unbelievable
pcyar
Magnificent - Ohhhhh-Ohhhhh
U2 in Dublin was at the very top of my Bucket List and totally exceeded all of my expectations. Thank you for the wonderful weekend and all the years of amazing music. It is my dream to one day meet the lads. See you in Chicago, Phoenix and Los Angeles (near my home town San Diego). Magnificent!!!
kcarts
Spellbinding!!
My wife and I waited for nine hours on Saturday so we could get close to the band. This was the seventh time we've seen the band it it by far the best performance they have ever given. I have never been at a U2 show where the crowd was so excited and grateful for a performance, it was better than the second Slane concert. It was a truly spellbinding show and I have to say as sad as this may sound, it put things in life in perspective. Joy, is a great thing and I definitely experienced here.
munker11
I went Crazy for three Nights
The boys are indeed back in town! Three amazing nights in dublin! Three great nights at croker, first night was just amazing to see some of the new songs live, realising just how brilliant magnificent is as a live song and hearing End of the world. Saturday night by far the best of the three maybe cos I got to cuddle up to my girlfriend as they played In a little while. But Monday just was amazing as they played not only Stay ( Agree with Bono when he says its there best song) and New Years day! Gotta say as well On Monday Night the whole band really got the I'll go crazy remix bang on, over the three nights I really grew to like it but on Monday it was just amazing as 80,000 people went nuts as we all raved out to the Tune! On my Way Home to Belfast that night the only sad moment was realising it will prob be another 4-5 years before I see them Live again! Bravo u2! Bravo! Had my u2 moment not at the three gigs but the walk from the bus to my house at 3am through the streets of Belfast, city was a ghost time and just listened to zooropa, when I was walking and the first time , came on just hit me what a mad weekend of Guinness, Jameson, and u2 it had been!
kerber
Check it off the list
My ears are still ringing from Monday night. One of my "things to do before I die" was to see U2 in Ireland...and I did! It wasn't just the concert, but the whole weekend of lovely people, meeting old friends and making new ones - Dublin was over-run by people from all over the world. My stand-out moment was being overtaken by emotion the first and second concert by the combination of the songs of the last encore...I was surprised to find myself teary eyed every night on those encores, but the third night was a treat as I was on the front rail by Adam...I didn't know he chewed gum while he played (or it looked like he was)....what a treat. Thanks, by the way, for playing Stay-my poster did the trick (?) :)
paddy09
Unforgettable!
3 memorable dates on what is fast becoming u2’s best ever tour. Perfect mix of music, performance and spectacle. Band playing great. Bono in perfect voice. Hard pressed to pick the best night. The middle acoustic section had something special and different to offer each night. The city was on a high just when we needed it most. Croker never looked or sounded better!. Even the worst Irish critics have had to do a U turn! Faultless!
markpearce
What a great weekend!!
Best outdoor show I've ever seen on Saturday. Managed to get to about 25 feet away from the outer circle(just by the front left foot of the Claw). My greatest memory that I'll never forget is the rain and twilight during The Unforgettable Fire (just magical as the song has a mystical air to it anyway). I thought Bono's face was a picture when the crowd sang the first verse of I Still Haven't Found. Can't wait for Wembley see you then.
guanbin
FROM NICARAGUA... UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY!
I traveled more than 5,000 miles from Nicaragua to Ireland to see the greatest band in the world on July 24th... and it was an Unforgettable Journey, I was on the first row (Golden Circle) and it was INCREDIBLE!!!!!! Just waiting for Chicago and New York too!!!!!!
mariner422
Flew in From New York
Awsome show. Saw U2 on Monday night after 45 holes of golf. But the U2 concert was the peak of the weekend. Best memory was walking to and from the show with the great Irish people and singing at the Temple Bar before and after the show. The show at Croke Park was like a dream. Totally surprised when the Script sat down in the seats behind us with their girlfriends.
u2fancat
Wish I had it to do again
Got all teary watching this. Hard to beat a U2 show in Croker. I was at all three, ended up sitting right behind Edge's sister and her family on Friday night. Amazing shows, loved the way the setlist changed slightly every night. Loved that Bad and Unknown Caller were both on Monday's list, it's generally one or the other. Loved that New Year's Day was on it. Loved everything! Roll on London, although it probably won't be quite the same, still it's U2...
andyo_oliver
Dream come true...
...to see U2 in their own backyard. And we did! Thanks to all the friendly people we met (all the Irish are way friendlier than us brits)
spilly
everything is beautiful in the city of b
u2 on sat 25th was without doubt the best gig i have ever seen, so many highlights. mysterious ways was quality, and the place went wild for vertigo, as well as a great opener with breathe. but for me city of blinding lights was the highlight, the stage just looked magical and beautiful. absolute class
Goodie10
what a band
howya lads spent five hours out side the Omni in Santry looking of tickets with no luck . Then got some for the 29th had 15 year old nephem and 12 year old niece there they will never forget it and the rest of the family there also. Bono you were like a world champion boxer Adam was a bass line on Crazy . Thanks a million for all the great nights. Andy
dbrookmyre
Great Show - Great Memories
I went to the Saturday show, jumped on a flight from Leeds to Dublin, arrived late afternoon, booked a hostel and got to the show. WOW! I've been putting it off for so long but I'm so glad I went to see the band live. Afterwards I went in the Octagon bar and met folks from Portugal, USA, Wales and locals who told me they were going to every Dublin show - What Fans! Everybody had a great time! We laughed, we cried, we sang, we sighed. U2 – Just class!
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