Bono And Sinead's Christmas Busking Session

U2 frontman Bono was joined by Sinead O'Connor and Damien Rice, among others, for his annual Christmas Eve busking session in Dublin.

The star wowed shoppers and revellers on the city's famous Grafton Street, where he performed a selection of songs - including his band's Desire.

Bono was accommpanied by Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard - and O'Connor gave a rendition of her biggest hit: Nothing Compares 2 U.

Dubbed "Busking For Simon", the annual session benefits local homeless charity The Simon Community.

Last year's event was almost scuppered by an overzealous policeman.

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