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This thread is probably referring to a story I read at @U2 a couple days ago. I really think they have their info mixed up.
The Future is Black and White for U2's Bono
Sunday People, February 29, 2004
Stephen Maguire
Bono is trying to buy a drop of historic old Dublin -- part of the Guinness Brewery -- even though he never touches the stuff himself!
The U2 star is being linked with a daring move to snap up part of the huge plant which produces the famous black stout.
Much of the sprawling plant at St. James Gate in inner city Dublin now remains idle because of improved technology. Huge warehouses where the hops and other ingredients were once stored now gather dust. And waterways which used to ferry barges loaded with ingredients up to the backdoor of the plant have been replaced by articulated trucks.
But recent developments at the massive 64 acre site have turned it into a prime city-centre location site for entrepreneurs.
As well as a museum, some of the factory is now used as office space for start-up companies.
The popular Gravity Bar, which sits on top of the brewery and has panoramic views of Dublin, is also a huge tourist attraction.
Now multi-millionaire singer Bono is believed to have started negotiations to buy the old hopstore.
Insiders say he has talked about plans to develop the site into a multi-use centre.
It's widely known that the U2 star never touches the black stuff because it causes an allergic reaction that affects his voice.
Bono's favourite tipples are wine and champagne.
"Bono has a real eye for a project and he is really excited about getting a piece of real Dublin. And what could be more of a genuine Irish product than Guinness?" said a source.
"He has had a couple of meetings and is trying to check out exactly what he can use it for.
"He has ideas for a workspace for artists as possibly a venue for young bands.
"It's early days but he is definitely interested in making this pet project get off the ground."
If successful Bono's new venture will expand his property empire even further.
As well as houses in Dublin, France and New York, he also has a stake in the Clarence Hotel and several other ventures.
? Sunday People, 2004.
The Future is Black and White for U2's Bono
Sunday People, February 29, 2004
Stephen Maguire
Bono is trying to buy a drop of historic old Dublin -- part of the Guinness Brewery -- even though he never touches the stuff himself!
The U2 star is being linked with a daring move to snap up part of the huge plant which produces the famous black stout.
Much of the sprawling plant at St. James Gate in inner city Dublin now remains idle because of improved technology. Huge warehouses where the hops and other ingredients were once stored now gather dust. And waterways which used to ferry barges loaded with ingredients up to the backdoor of the plant have been replaced by articulated trucks.
But recent developments at the massive 64 acre site have turned it into a prime city-centre location site for entrepreneurs.
As well as a museum, some of the factory is now used as office space for start-up companies.
The popular Gravity Bar, which sits on top of the brewery and has panoramic views of Dublin, is also a huge tourist attraction.
Now multi-millionaire singer Bono is believed to have started negotiations to buy the old hopstore.
Insiders say he has talked about plans to develop the site into a multi-use centre.
It's widely known that the U2 star never touches the black stuff because it causes an allergic reaction that affects his voice.
Bono's favourite tipples are wine and champagne.
"Bono has a real eye for a project and he is really excited about getting a piece of real Dublin. And what could be more of a genuine Irish product than Guinness?" said a source.
"He has had a couple of meetings and is trying to check out exactly what he can use it for.
"He has ideas for a workspace for artists as possibly a venue for young bands.
"It's early days but he is definitely interested in making this pet project get off the ground."
If successful Bono's new venture will expand his property empire even further.
As well as houses in Dublin, France and New York, he also has a stake in the Clarence Hotel and several other ventures.
? Sunday People, 2004.
