Irish officials thought they had five times as many free tickets for a U2 tour of the United States, with newly released Government files revealing that diplomats were left in an "embarrassing situation". However, they were told the band wanted to limit the allocation to 10 tickets per night. The consul general in Boston said this "puts us in an embarrassing situation" as potential guests had already been approached for their preferred dates. Why not ask your contact if you could put a few more than the 10 per night on your list if situation is embarrassing?" The band did not perform at the tower, with Johnny Hallyday and Stevie Wonder among the main acts on the day.

Source: Irish Examiner December 30, 2025 15:50 UTC