She started dating Bono when they were 15 and 16 at Mount Temple
school in north Dublin. Later she worked in motor insurance
("glamorous, eh?") and with her father in his electrical business,
before hitting the road with Bono and marrying him at 21.
Mother with Bono of Jordan Hewson and Eve Hewson, and sons Elijah Bob Patricus Guggi Q Hewson and John Abraham Hewson.
Her biggest regret in life is not being able to fulfill her dream of
becoming a nurse.
Patron of the Chernobyl Children's Project since 1994.
Has a Bachelor's degree in Sociology & Political Science from
University College, Dublin (UCD)
Awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 2002 from University of
Ireland, Galway in recognition of her work with the Chernobyl
Children's Project.