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David Kent

Niall Horan and Lewis Capaldi surprise Dublin fans with busking session on Grafton Street

Dubliners were given a surprise performance by two of the most popular musicians around as Niall Horan and Lewis Capaldi popped up for a busking session on Grafton Street.

The duo appeared on Friday evening while another busker was performing - joining him for a number of hits, including the Mullingar man's iconic Slow Hands and a couple of efforts from Coldplay.

Jacob Koopman somehow managed to keep his composure despite having two chart toppers singing alongside him.

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Niall, who is close pals with the Scottish superstar said they had been having weekly catch-up drinks online during the pandemic, with a collaboration being teased on a number of occasions.

Among the onlookers was TV and radio personality Crossy, who captured a clip of the moment Niall belted out Slow Hands with the encouragement of his pal and Jacob.

Other fans couldn't contain their excitement, with one writing: "I'M ON GRAFTON STREET AND NIALL HORAN AND LEWIS CAPALDI ARE BUSKING THIS IS NOT A DRILL"

A second added: "imagine walking on grafton street and suddenly you hear niall horan and lewis capaldi playing songs. you win at life

While a third laughed: As f*cking if niall horan and Lewis capaldi were busking on grafton street in Dublin today?????? F*ck off why do I live 3 hours away is this a joke??? I’m sobbing life isn’t fair

Niall previously explained to FM104 how long he'd know the crooner, saying: "It started a couple of years ago when I first brought out my album (2017). I did a few shows and then I think it was March 2018 when I met Lewis for the first time."

He explained: "I had written to him on Instagram and told him I was a fan of what I'd seen so far and then (I asked him) if he'd like to come and play a few songs before me at a gig in Glasgow."

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