Late Late springs birthday surprise on Geldof President Michael D Higgins, Van Morrison, Ringo Starr, U2, and Sting were among those who paid tribute to Bob Geldof on his 70th birthday on ... Music • 02 Oct
What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Friday Bob Geldoff is the focus of a Late Late Show special, legendary US sitcom Seinfeld lands on Netflix, Dave Grohl's on The Graham Norton Show, ... Television • 01 Oct
The Late Late Show to celebrate Irish music legend The Late Late Show will celebrate the 70th birthday of rock star and philanthropist Bob Geldof this Friday night. Television • 30 Sep
Bob Geldof criticises G20 leaders over climate change Bob Geldof has accused the G20 leaders of failing to act on climate change, and called for a global carbon tax to fight the "disaster". Climate Change • 23 Jul
Elton, Geldof say Brexit "shamefully failed" creatives Elton John, Sting, Bob Geldof and Ed Sheeran and over 100 other musicians and artists have declared that the U.K. government "shamefully failed" creatives with ... Music • 21 Jan
What's on? 10 top telly tips for Sunday August 2 Bob Geldof and Mo Mowlam are among the guests in Gay Byrne's Late Late Moments, while there are document tories about cricket, Alex Higgins and ... Television • 02 Aug 20
Geldof proud of Zig and Zag's UK success Bob Geldof has said that he thinks the introduction of Zig and Zag to British television is one of his "major achievements." Television • 10 Jun 20
Bob Geldof says dead rats stunt finished band in US Bob Geldof has told BBC's The One Show that a promotional stunt which saw dead rats posted to DJs in the US was "basically the ... Music • 27 May 20
Rita Ora launches campaign for Covid-19 relief fund Rita Ora has joined forces with the World Health Organisation to release merchandise with all proceeds going to the Covid19 Solidarity Response Fund after reaching ... Music • 20 Mar 20
What's on? TV highlights for Thursday Martin Freeman stars in Breeders, there's a new heath series called How to Beat . . ., while Bridget and Eamon fans should recognise one ... Television • 12 Mar 20
Interview: Bob Geldof: The mouth of the Liffey Bob Geldof is back with his first album with the Boomtown Rats since 1984, a new book, and a new two-part documentary about the band's ... Bob Geldof • 13 Mar 20
Bob Geldof discusses grief after daughter's death Boomtown Rats singer Bob Geldof has said that the heartbreak he has felt over losing his daughter "doesn't heal," that "time accommodates" it and "is ... Music • 02 Mar 20
Rats back with new album, Citizens of Boomtown The Boomtown Rats will release Citizens of Boomtown, their first new studio album in 36 years this March, on the same day a new book ... Music • 16 Jan 20
Larry Mullen pens heartfelt tribute to Larry Gogan U2's Larry Mullen Jr was among those who paid tribute to Larry Gogan on his last day on 2FM on Thursday, penning a heartfelt letter ... Larry Gogan • 01 Feb 19
Bob Geldof knights Larry Gogan live on 2FM Boomtown Rats frontman Bob Geldof 'knighted' Larry Gogan live on air during the iconic presenter's last day on RTÉ 2FM on Thursday. Larry Gogan • 31 Jan 19
Bob Geldof and Johnnie Fingers reach settlement It has emerged that Boomtown Rats stars Bob Geldof and Johnnie Fingers have reached an agreement in their dispute over who wrote the band's iconic ... Music • 25 Jan 19
Bob Geldof & Karren Brady to receive Irish Post awards Bob Geldof and Karren Brady are to be honoured at the 40th Irish Post Awards in London. Irish Post • 18 Nov 17
Irish Post Awards Show for TG4 The UK-based Irish Post newspaper has announced that its annual Irish Post Awards Show will be broadcast this year on TG4. Irish Post • 23 Oct 17
Rats back! Geldof confirms new Boomtown Rats album Over three decades since their last album, Bob Geldof has confirmed that The Boomtown Rats are gearing up to release a new record called Mega. Entertainment • 06 Jul 17
Dr. Geldof, we presume? Honorary degree awarded by TCD Forty years after he played the hallowed grounds of Trinity College as an outlaw rock `n' roller, musician and activist Bob Geldof has received an ... Bob Geldof • 23 Jun 17
Johnnie Fingers sues Bob Geldof over royalties Bob Geldof is being sued by former Boomtown Rat Johnnie Fingers who claims he co-wrote the band's 1979 hit I Don't Like Mondays. Entertainment • 17 Oct 16
Fifi Geldof wed in same church Peaches' funeral held After years of heartache Bob Geldof and his family had cause for celebration at the weekend after his oldest daughter, Fifi, married her longtime partner ... Entertainment • 05 Sep 16
Geldof slams festival-goers over fashion sense Bob Geldof has criticised fans for wearing Primark clothing after unleashing a rant at a music festival. Entertainment • 23 Jul 16
Bob Geldof marries partner Jeanne Marine Bob Geldof has married his partner French actress Jeanne Marine on the French Riviera in a ceremony which was attended by his daughters Fifi and ... Entertainment • 20 Sep 15
Geldof offers to host refugees in his homes Bob Geldof has said he is prepared to take in four refugee families to do his part in helping to deal with the growing migrant ... Entertainment • 04 Sep 15
