Advertisement

Bob Geldof on the 50th anniversary of The Boomtown Rats first gig!

A commemorative plaque will be unveiled later today at Technological University Dublin to mark th...

Share this article

07.50 23 Oct 2025


Bob Geldof on the 50th anniversary of The Boomtown Rats first gig!


Listen to this episode


Share this article

07.50 23 Oct 2025


A commemorative plaque will be unveiled later today at Technological University Dublin to mark the 50th anniversary of The Boomtown Rats’ first-ever gig, which took place at Bolton Street Technical College on 31 October 1975.

Shane spoke to Bob Geldof this morning on his memories of the first gig and more.


Read more about

Newstalk Breakfast

Related Episodes

Waterford Whispers author on t...

00:11:49

Waterford Whispers author on the biggest news of 2026

The Hard Shoulder

00:11:49


Nvidia CEO resigns after repor...

00:05:58

Nvidia CEO resigns after reports of second affair

The Hard Shoulder

00:05:58


Do we need more illumination f...

00:10:24

Do we need more illumination for our public outdoor spaces at night?

The Hard Shoulder

00:10:24


Deliveroo reveals top orders o...

00:07:07

Deliveroo reveals top orders of 2026 - what do they tell us?

Moncrieff

00:07:07