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One of the biggest rock stars in the world, U2's Larry Mullen Jnr and Ireland's most famous drag queen, Panti Bliss arrived in Athy this evening to honour Athy man, Bill Hughes for his contribution to music.
Bill is the latest person to be recognised with on the 'Made of Athy' trail along with Johnny Marr from The Smiths and Mani from The Stone Roses.
See full story in next week's Leinster Leader
The U2 drummer arriving in Athy
Bill Hughes (centre) with Larry Mullen Jnr, Panti Bliss, Kildare County Council Arts Officer, Lucina Russell and guests
The plaque for Bill
Larry Mullen Jnr and Bill Hughes
Bill and Panti Bliss
The late Thomas "Gommie" Rennick and Bryan Kavanagh
Found: Jodie Mulvihill
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