Second son born to U2 lead singer

Following the birth of his second son at the weekend, U2 lead singer Bono said: "I'm quite high

Following the birth of his second son at the weekend, U2 lead singer Bono said: "I'm quite high. I'm just amazed to be so blessed.

"Things are going well with the band. We have two boys and two girls. I feel really, really blessed," he said on the Gerry Ryan Show yesterday. The 7lb 7oz baby, yet to be named, was born early on Sunday morning, 20 minutes after the couple reached the hospital.

Bono complimented the "extraordinary nurses".

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