Jack Hizlip

Jack Hizlip was a school counselor at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin, where he played a pivotal role in nurturing the early musical talents of the band U2. He later became known as a 'traveling preacher' during the band's tours, providing spiritual guidance and support to the group. Hizlip's influence was recognized by U2's frontman Bono during their recent 50th-anniversary concert at their alma mater, where Bono dedicated a performance to Hizlip's memory following his passing in 2015 from ALS.