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Kim O'Leary & Cathal Ryan

Harry Styles greets fans by speaking Irish as thousands attend massive Slane gig

Tens of thousands of people descended on Slane Castle in Meath on Saturday to see pop icon, Harry Styles hit the stage - the first act to do so since Metallica in 2019.

Throughout the years the iconic venue has seen greats like The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Queen and R.E.M. all play memorable shows to massive crowds, and tonight was no exception.

The pop star wowed his adoring fans during his performance, where he played tunes like his hit song Kiwi. However, there was one moment during the opening of his show that really impressed Irish fans, as the singer spoke a cúpla focal.

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While on stage, the Watermelon Sugar star told the crowd, “Céad míle fáilte”. Harry also asked the crowd: "Conas atá tú?”

He then said: “It's an absolute pleasure to be able to play for you here tonight. Are you ready?"

Harry also joked about the time he got “headbutted in Tallaght” while performing on stage on Saturday night.

He thanked everyone in Ireland for the support he's received over the years, apart from the one time he had a bad experience in Tallaght.

He said: "Thanks for all the support over the years apart from the time I got headbutted because I went to Tallaght.”

However, the style icon added that he forgives anyone in the audience.

He continued: "Is anyone in here tonight from Tallaght? I forgive you Tallaght, I forgive you."

Harry was referencing his One Direction days with this story. Back in 2015 when performing in Dublin with his old boyband he told the audience a story about how he and Nial Horan got headbutted while in Tallaght.

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