U2 rocker The Edge’s daughter got married in a star-studded secret wedding last month in Mayo.
His daughter Blue, 34, wed consultant husband Fiachra O’Shaughnessy - with frontman Bono in attendance, The Irish Mirror reports. Bono, wife Ali, as well as The Edge's wife Morleigh Steinberg and singer son Levi were all guests at the reception at the exclusive Ashford Castle last month.
She's the third daughter of The Edge - real name Dave Evans - to tie the knot in recent years. Sister Hollie got married in 2015 and Arran wed in 2017. The bride and groom did not publicly announce their nuptials and details were not shared on social media.
Read more: The Edge's daughter opens up for first time on tragic death of baby son
However their joyous day is tinged with tragedy. Blue - full name Blue Angel - and Fiachra walked up the aisle on St Patrick's Day, just months after suffering the heartbreaking loss of their baby son Senan.
The newborn boy died after just nine days due to birth complications in July. The couple hired Meath-based wedding band, Jo Petit and the Dream Band to entertain guests until the early hours.
Lead singer Jo Petit told the Irish Mirror: "Performing in front of U2 was a surreal and incredible experience.
"Their talent and passion for music inspired us to give everything we had on stage. It was an honour to provide the entertainment for Blue and Fiachra’s stunning wedding, at the exquisite Ashford Castle."
The day after the nuptials, Bono mingled with locals at Cheever’s village pub in nearby Moylough in Galway.
During her stay at Ashford, The Edge’s wife Morleigh joined son Levi for an archery lesson on the grounds of Ashford’s beautiful 800 year old castle. Morleigh wrote on Instagram: "This is the best way to start a day. Focus. Aim. Getting to the point."
Blue shares a daughter, Luna - born in 2014 - with new husband Fiachra. She only very recently spoke publicly of the tragic news of baby Senan’s death.
She shared her memories of her baby son with her followers on social media just last month.
She said: "On the 28th of July 2022 we welcomed our son, Senan O’Shaughnessy Evans, into the world.
"Senan sadly passed away after nine days with us due to an unforeseen complication around the time of his birth. He came two weeks early and we discovered that there was a true knot in his cord. He suffered severe damage to his brain as a result which meant that he wasn’t strong enough to live on his own.
"After eight nights in the NICU we were brought to the LauraLynn Hospice for children.
"Myself, Fiachra, Luna and Senan got the incredible chance to be a family there. No wires, tubes or alarms. Senan passed away peacefully that same night, lying on my chest – warm and loved beyond measure.
"He was big and strong, weighing 8lbs and measuring 20.5 inches long. He was absolutely perfect in every way and all I want is for him to be back in my arms.
"He brought, and continues to bring, so much love into our lives and we will always, always miss him."
U2's management team have been contacted for comment on the couple's recent wedding.
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