'Me and U2' by Cathal McCarron

KEVIN051269 · 09-02-2009, 02:54 PM

I met Cathal in a Barcelona pub the night before the opening 360 Tour show and a quite sober Irish man and a rather drunken English man had a bit of chat about the upcoming shows and how me must meet up at (my) next shows in Zagreb. Cathal had to leave the bar relatively early to wash his hair or something and on his departure he thrust into my hands a book.
Its very rare that I visit this section of Interference but during a particularly boring day at work – I did - and found that this little gem of a book was not mentioned anywhere.
I know Cathal is a bit shy when it comes to selling his book (he loves giving it away mind) so in a bit of shameless promotion I have decided to do a little write up of it. Hope you don’t mind Cathal – and if you do, tough!

‘MeandU2’ is an account of Cathals, at times interesting, personal life set to the backdrop of his love affair with U2s music.
For all you fans who have ever disliked an album, loved a single, struggled to get a ticket, camped outside an arena, worn out favourite videotapes or simply just sometimes get lost in the music, this book will have at least one reference that will get you saying ‘That could have been me!’ and yes, it could have been you (or me).
If you buy ‘Me and U2’ expecting some sort of insider insight into the bands life and thoughts you may well be disappointed. If however you want to read a fans account of his life enriched by a soundtrack of U2s music you may well find yourself really enjoying this book!

Shameless plug no.2 heres his website Me And U2 .

USA he’s coming to a stadium near you soon. Say ‘Hello’ and you never know you may be in the follow up!

Ps. Cathal if you ever want to use my Bono Prague story my lawyers are watching

BluRmGrl · 09-02-2009, 09:47 PM

Cathal's going to join us at the Oct 3rd Raleigh show - he sounds like a really cool guy. I can't wait to meet him & hear some of his stories. (Having been forewarned that he if starts going on about "Bono" and "Prague" that he'll be lifting it from you, Kevin.

)

Thanks for the recommendation, BTW.

lauramullen · 09-03-2009, 12:01 PM

I look forward to getting this book and reading it.

MissVelvetDress_75 · 09-04-2009, 10:04 AM

I would like to read this book. I hope to meet him in Raleigh.

KEVIN051269 · 09-04-2009, 10:57 AM

Hes making the headlines 'back home' now

http://www.derryjournal.com/journal/...ith.5617370.jp

U2Girl1978 · 09-08-2009, 11:11 PM

I have his book but I haven't had a chance to read it yet. I'll start reading it this weekend.

toysfornoise · 09-09-2009, 04:49 PM

go guys, buy the book, a TENNER is nothing for something like this, its honest and self made ... bought the book in dublin, and saw him several times, wish him the time of his life during his time in the usa these months ... see ya again in europe ..

EdgeFest · 10-14-2009, 09:56 PM

Cathal is a good guy - if you see him, get a copy of his book... any U2 fan will LOVE it, it's fantastic...

KEVIN051269 · 10-15-2009, 02:41 AM

Cathal got to personally hand a copy of his book to Bono in Houston yesterday.

indra · 10-15-2009, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KEVIN051269

Cathal got to personally hand a copy of his book to Bono in Houston yesterday.

I bet that was quite a thrill for him. Anyone get a pic of it?

last unicorn · 10-15-2009, 05:50 AM

Oh wow. I wonder if Bono will read it

blm · 10-15-2009, 06:01 AM

I met Cathal at the Interference gathering in Foxboro and had a chance to chat more at the Giants show..He's a down to earth, very sweet guy.

I spoke with kassandra yesterday right after SHE met Bono !!!!!!! <---- she was floating on air - and she also put Cathal on the phone. HE WAS ECSTATIC, and said Bono told him he would 'check it out'.

I have his book, also, but have not read it yet..

KEVIN 051269 -

Very good of you to get this thread up for him.

kassandra · 10-15-2009, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KEVIN051269

Cathal got to personally hand a copy of his book to Bono in Houston yesterday.

Joanne and I were with Cathal! We were waiting in the nasty heat chatting when Bono arrived. We were able to stand behind a fence so Bono got to everyone, he signed my ticket, chatted, and the best moment was when Cathal was able to give him his book! Bono signed one and Cathal told him he was from Derry (he added Ireland as if Bono wouldn't know that!) and that he wrote the book. Bono was surprised, gave him a great handshake and took the book. Cathal was elated, he was shaking afterwards (so were we!!)

Quote:

Originally Posted by indra

I bet that was quite a thrill for him. Anyone get a pic of it?

If anyone has pictures please post them, we were all camera deficient.

BluRmGrl · 10-15-2009, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KEVIN051269

Cathal got to personally hand a copy of his book to Bono in Houston yesterday.

I got a text from him about the time I pulled into my driveway last night saying he'd finally gotten to speak with Bono.

I couldn't wait to tell Kelly - I'm as excited for Cathal as if I'd gotten to talk to B myself.

Cathal was kind enough to give me a copy of his book for giving him a ride from Charlottesville to Raleigh & I have to say that I love it! I'm hoping that all his experiences from this tour will generate enough material for another book - I'd gladly buy it!

corianderstem · 10-15-2009, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KEVIN051269

Cathal got to personally hand a copy of his book to Bono in Houston yesterday.

No way! That's so great!

kellyahern · 10-15-2009, 04:35 PM

Cool, good for Cathal

**ramblin rose** · 10-16-2009, 07:19 PM

Cathal, is a really cool guy. I'm glad I was able to meet him in Foxboro, and then again Tampa and Dallas!!

achtungbaby23 · 10-29-2009, 11:02 PM

I met Cathal in Phoenix outside the GA line. I bought his book and he signed it for me. Really nice guy. It's great to read he was able to personally give a copy of his book to Bono. I am enjoying the book and can't wait to pass it a long to a friend who is a big U2 fan and grew up in Ireland.

KEVIN051269 · 05-10-2011, 03:32 AM

Just to let everyone know that you can download Cathals book for free here

Me and U2: Freebies

There is an option to donate to a charity if you so wish.....

So the optional charity donation is for a school called the Good Child Foundation. It's a school that provides integrated education for children with Downs Syndrome in Thailand.

The requested donation is 99p, and for this you will get an MP3 of the kids singing 'I Just Can't Get Enough' by Depeche Mode. You can buy the MP3 at this page in iTunes. An ebook and an MP3 for 99p ain't bad! It's just been released today, and the aim is to get it to number 1 in the UK download chart next Sunday.

kassandra · 07-02-2011, 08:14 AM

Cathal was interviewed by FOX news....

WZTV FOX 17 :: Newsroom - Top Stories - U2 Brings Excitement to Vanderbilt - John Dunn

09-02-2009, 02:54 PM	#1
KEVIN051269 Refugee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Worcs, UK Posts: 1,468 Local Time: 11:30 PM	'Me and U2' by Cathal McCarron I met Cathal in a Barcelona pub the night before the opening 360 Tour show and a quite sober Irish man and a rather drunken English man had a bit of chat about the upcoming shows and how me must meet up at (my) next shows in Zagreb. Cathal had to leave the bar relatively early to wash his hair or something and on his departure he thrust into my hands a book. Its very rare that I visit this section of Interference but during a particularly boring day at work – I did - and found that this little gem of a book was not mentioned anywhere. I know Cathal is a bit shy when it comes to selling his book (he loves giving it away mind) so in a bit of shameless promotion I have decided to do a little write up of it. Hope you don’t mind Cathal – and if you do, tough! ‘MeandU2’ is an account of Cathals, at times interesting, personal life set to the backdrop of his love affair with U2s music. For all you fans who have ever disliked an album, loved a single, struggled to get a ticket, camped outside an arena, worn out favourite videotapes or simply just sometimes get lost in the music, this book will have at least one reference that will get you saying ‘That could have been me!’ and yes, it could have been you (or me). If you buy ‘Me and U2’ expecting some sort of insider insight into the bands life and thoughts you may well be disappointed. If however you want to read a fans account of his life enriched by a soundtrack of U2s music you may well find yourself really enjoying this book! Shameless plug no.2 heres his website Me And U2 . USA he’s coming to a stadium near you soon. Say ‘Hello’ and you never know you may be in the follow up! Ps. Cathal if you ever want to use my Bono Prague story my lawyers are watching __________________

09-02-2009, 09:47 PM	#2
BluRmGrl Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leather Heaven Posts: 7,808 Local Time: 06:30 PM	Cathal's going to join us at the Oct 3rd Raleigh show - he sounds like a really cool guy. I can't wait to meet him & hear some of his stories. (Having been forewarned that he if starts going on about "Bono" and "Prague" that he'll be lifting it from you, Kevin. ) Thanks for the recommendation, BTW. __________________

10-16-2009, 07:19 PM	#17
ramblin rose Forum Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 12,865 Local Time: 04:30 PM	Cathal, is a really cool guy. I'm glad I was able to meet him in Foxboro, and then again Tampa and Dallas!! __________________ ramblinrose[at]interference.com

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kassandra Refugee Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: on a sunburst street Posts: 2,360 Local Time: 05:30 PM	Cathal was interviewed by FOX news.... WZTV FOX 17 :: Newsroom - Top Stories - U2 Brings Excitement to Vanderbilt - John Dunn __________________

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09-03-2009, 12:01 PM	#3
lauramullen Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 52,117 Local Time: 06:30 PM	I look forward to getting this book and reading it.

09-04-2009, 10:04 AM	#4
MissVelvetDress_75 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: basking in my post-concert glow still mesmerized by the orbit of his hips..Also Holding Bono Close as he requested. Posts: 25,776 Local Time: 06:30 PM	I would like to read this book. I hope to meet him in Raleigh.

09-04-2009, 10:57 AM	#5
KEVIN051269 Refugee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Worcs, UK Posts: 1,468 Local Time: 11:30 PM	Hes making the headlines 'back home' now http://www.derryjournal.com/journal/...ith.5617370.jp

09-08-2009, 11:11 PM	#6
U2Girl1978 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: At the altar of the dark star Posts: 19,374 Local Time: 06:30 PM	I have his book but I haven't had a chance to read it yet. I'll start reading it this weekend.

09-09-2009, 04:49 PM	#7
toysfornoise Babyface Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7 Local Time: 10:30 PM	go guys, buy the book, a TENNER is nothing for something like this, its honest and self made ... bought the book in dublin, and saw him several times, wish him the time of his life during his time in the usa these months ... see ya again in europe ..

10-14-2009, 09:56 PM	#8
EdgeFest Refugee Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ready for the laughing gas Posts: 2,441 Local Time: 04:30 PM	Cathal is a good guy - if you see him, get a copy of his book... any U2 fan will LOVE it, it's fantastic...

10-15-2009, 02:41 AM	#9
KEVIN051269 Refugee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Worcs, UK Posts: 1,468 Local Time: 11:30 PM	Cathal got to personally hand a copy of his book to Bono in Houston yesterday.

10-15-2009, 05:50 AM	#11
last unicorn Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: lost in poetry Posts: 19,446 Local Time: 11:30 PM	Oh wow. I wonder if Bono will read it

10-15-2009, 06:01 AM	#12
blm New Yorker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: north and south of bono Posts: 2,506 Local Time: 06:30 PM	I met Cathal at the Interference gathering in Foxboro and had a chance to chat more at the Giants show..He's a down to earth, very sweet guy. I spoke with kassandra yesterday right after SHE met Bono !!!!!!! <---- she was floating on air - and she also put Cathal on the phone. HE WAS ECSTATIC, and said Bono told him he would 'check it out'. I have his book, also, but have not read it yet.. KEVIN 051269 - Very good of you to get this thread up for him.

10-15-2009, 04:35 PM	#16
kellyahern Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 8 years and I still can't think of anything witty to put here Posts: 34,698 Local Time: 06:30 PM	Cool, good for Cathal

10-29-2009, 11:02 PM	#18
achtungbaby23 The Fly Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 44 Local Time: 02:30 PM	I met Cathal in Phoenix outside the GA line. I bought his book and he signed it for me. Really nice guy. It's great to read he was able to personally give a copy of his book to Bono. I am enjoying the book and can't wait to pass it a long to a friend who is a big U2 fan and grew up in Ireland.

05-10-2011, 03:32 AM	#19
KEVIN051269 Refugee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Worcs, UK Posts: 1,468 Local Time: 11:30 PM	Just to let everyone know that you can download Cathals book for free here Me and U2: Freebies There is an option to donate to a charity if you so wish..... So the optional charity donation is for a school called the Good Child Foundation. It's a school that provides integrated education for children with Downs Syndrome in Thailand. The requested donation is 99p, and for this you will get an MP3 of the kids singing 'I Just Can't Get Enough' by Depeche Mode. You can buy the MP3 at this page in iTunes. An ebook and an MP3 for 99p ain't bad! It's just been released today, and the aim is to get it to number 1 in the UK download chart next Sunday.