News - Bob Geldof

BOB GELDOF INTERVIEW: 'Back in the day, we tried to get a gig in Carrick-on-Shannon, but we were told to f*** off'

Geldof says he enjoyed a relaxing time in Carrick-on-Shannon before yesterday's concert, visiting a local coffee shop, the former workhouse and a famine memorial.

Jun 1, 2026 02:45

Bob Geldof visiting Roscommon today to play in major music festival

His band, the Boomtown Rats, are the headline act tonight in the Night and Day Festival in Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle.

May 31, 2026 13:38

Presidential 'hopefuls' Bob Geldof and Conor McGregor may attend Shannonside council meetings

Wannabe candidates can enter the race if they're backed by four local authorities, if they don't already have a nomination.

Sep 2, 2025 16:46

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