Anti-Poverty campaigner Bob Geldof is a surprise new entry into the Sunday Timeslist of Ireland's richest entertainers.
Bob Geldof. Pic: Bryan O'Brien
The former lead singer of the 1970s band the Boomtown Rats takes fifth place in the table, sitting on top of a fortune worth £35 million (€51 million).
The 54-year-old spearheaded last year's Make Poverty History campaign with fellow Irishman and U2 singer Bono after organising the hugely successful Live Aid in 1985.
According to compilers of The Sunday TimesRich List 2006, his shares in his television production company Ten Alps have soared, and he also has a £20 million (€29 million) stake in reality TV production firm Castaway Productions.
Internationally acclaimed rock band U2 scoop first place in the list and are now worth an enviable £469 million (€690 million).
Digital and album sales plus box office receipts earned the band more than €215 million last year alone. The profits were split five ways with an equal share going to manager Paul McGuinness.
Twinkle-toed Riverdancer Michael Flatley takes second place with €551 million after the huge popularity of his Lord of the Dance and Celtic Tiger shows.
He has earned at least €196 million from these performances with an additional €147 million coming from the value of his brand.
He also has substantial other investments and a property portfolio with homes in Co Cork, London, France and America.
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