'I couldn't be more proud of my country' - U2's The Edge becomes Irish citizen more than 60 years after moving to country
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David Howell Evans, known as The Edge, recently attended a citizenship ceremony in Killarney, Co Kerry, joining around 7,500 new citizens from various countries. Having lived in Ireland since he was one year old, he expressed pride in his new citizenship and emphasized the significance of the moment, stating it couldn't come at a better time. The event highlighted the growing community and leadership role of Ireland on the world stage, with participation from several government officials.
"I'm a little tardy with the paperwork. I've been living in Ireland now since I was one. But the time is right. And I couldn't be more proud of my country..."
"Becoming an Irish citizen could not have been more meaningful than the present time. Ireland is showing real leadership in the world..."
Read at Irish Independent
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