Larry Mullen

Larry Mullen

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Larry Mullen is the drummer of the iconic rock band U2, who played a significant role in the production of 'Put 'Em Under Pressure,' a notable song associated with the Republic of Ireland soccer team's success in the 1990 World Cup.

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Larry Mullen is described as chilled behind the drums during the performance.

U2 play special gigs at Mount Temple Comprehensive and Grafton Street to mark 50th anniversary – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-25
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Larry Mullen took to the stage in front of students and staff shortly before 2pm, playing songs including as I Will Follow and Beautiful Day.

U2 perform special gig at their former school Mount Temple Comprehensive – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-25
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Larry and Adam continue to pound out the beat, the bass riff reduced to just two notes back and forth over Dave’s rising siren of feedback.

‘I was there. I witnessed the first spark’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-25
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Larry Mullen first sought musicians for U2 at Mount Temple Comprehensive School 50 years ago.

U2’s new album Carnaval De Luz features Dolly Parton and Bono duet – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-24
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Larry Mullen played a blinder in the face of tough questioning from angry TDs and Senators about his meat processing company importing some Brazilian beef.

U2’s Larry Mullen plays a blinder at the agriculture committee – surely some mistake? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-07
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Bono discusses the challenge faced by U2 due to Larry Mullen's absence from their Las Vegas residency.

Midway through his interview with Brendan O’Connor, Bono confesses – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-05-30
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Larry Mullen produced the song 'Put ’Em Under Pressure' for the Republic of Ireland soccer team.

In an unhinged world, Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman are sane company. Even Ivan Yates seems sensible – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-03-21
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Larry Mullen of U2 produced the team song for the Republic of Ireland soccer team during the 1990 World Cup.

Newstalk Breakfast duo Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly make for sane company – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-03-21
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