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15th Anniversary Charity Busking Brings Dublin Together for Homeless

12/25/2025

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The Christmas Eve charity busking session in Dublin benefited the Dublin Simon Community, which aids the homeless.
The event marked its 15th anniversary, with over 30 artists including The Riptide Movement and Shobsy.
Bono performed "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" with Imelda May.
The event concluded with "Fairytale of New York" as May honored Shane MacGowan's birthday.
Hundreds attended, with livestream viewers joining from Berlin and New York, and the gathering evolved from an impromptu event to an organized celebration outside the Gaiety Theatre.

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The Christmas Eve charity busking session in Dublin benefited the Dublin Simon Community, which aids the homeless.
The event marked its 15th anniversary, with over 30 artists including The Riptide Movement and Shobsy.
Bono performed "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" with Imelda May.
The event concluded with "Fairytale of New York" as May honored Shane MacGowan's birthday.
Hundreds attended, with livestream viewers joining from Berlin and New York, and the gathering evolved from an impromptu event to an organized celebration outside the Gaiety Theatre.