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I won cosmic lottery on birthday after chatting to Julia Roberts and Stevie Nicks at Taylor Swift’s Dublin concert
The Shake It Off star also had a secret after-party with her celeb pals last night
A YOUNG man has told how he "won the cosmic lottery" on his birthday after chatting to major celebrities at Taylor Swift's final Dublin concert.
Niall Hardiman, from Offaly, couldn't believe his luck after spotting a number of VIPs at the Aviva Stadium gig on Sunday night.
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Pretty Woman star Julia Roberts and her daughter Hazel, Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks, Taylor Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce and Bridgerton star Florence Hunt were just some of the big names he interacted with while waiting for the Eras show to begin.
The delighted 24-year-old, who was one of 150,000 Swifties attending the Shake It Off star's Irish concerts, said: "I was talking to them all!
"We all swapped friendship bracelets, Stevie Nicks was lovely.
"Julia was talking to me and took a picture when she found out it was my birthday.
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"And Florence Hunt was talking away with me all night so it was great.
"They were very normal and nice to talk to as I was there early I got a lot of one on one before people realised they were there."
Niall - who shared his special photos on TikTok - said Julia was "very lovely" and he gave her his 'Miss Americana' bracelet because she is a "sweetheart".
He said: "Julia and her daughter Hazel were very nice to talk with too.
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"Julia was on about the concert and Dublin, and asked about my bracelet I gave her - Miss Americana because she’s an American sweetheart, she was very lovely.
"Travis just waved and smiled and then just did the dance he did when he was on stage before for Taylor. Just messing about."
Watch Taylor Swift’s NFL boyfriend Travis Kelce make fan-pleasing cameo at final Aviva Stadium concert
Asked if he was distracted by the stars, Niall said: "I saw the show on night one on the other side so I was more relaxed this time around."
SECRET PARTY
Taylor celebrated the end of her Dublin shows with a secret after-party after finishing her last concert last night.
The American is estimated to have raked in €14.7million per show at the Aviva Stadium, which works out at €82,000 per minute during her performance.
The Pennsylvania native thanked Dublin for "how you welcomed and treated me", she finally got let down her hair and "relax" for the night with her boyfriend and celeb pals.
WHY ARE SWIFTIES EXCHANGING BRACELETS?
Swifties have brought back the nostalgic friendship bracelets, which are beaded designs, and often personalised, or a nod to Taylor Swift.
Taylor and her boyfriend Travis Kelce have both been spotted wearing beaded friendship bracelets, but that's not the true origin of the accessory.
In fact, friendship bracelets have been inspired by Taylor's 2022 album Midnights, in particular the track You're On Your Own Kid.
In the single, the lyrics are: "So make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it", which fans have taken literally by buying, making and trading bracelets.
There has also been speculation the trend has seen a shortage of beads in some countries.
Taylor hosted an after-party at Dublin's semi-exclusive speakeasy bar, Hacienda, which is located on Little Mary Street in Smithfield.
The 34-year-old celebrated in style with her crew, beloved boyfriend, her supporting act Paramore and Stevie Nicks.
The exclusive pub has gained a reputation over the years for hosting some of the famous musicians and actors in the world, including the likes of Ed Sheeran and Olivia Rodrigo.
After dominating Dublin, Taylor is off to Amsterdam’s Johan Cruyff Arena for her next three shows, running from Thursday to Saturday.
She will then play dates in Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Poland and Austria before returning to the UK in August for five nights at Wembley Stadium in London.
Ireland embraced the excitement of the star’s visit with a beach transformed into a large-scale artwork reading Ireland (Taylor’s version) as a nod to her ongoing re-recordings of her albums.
While the Irish Emigration Museum uncovered her Irish roots, advertising their story as the love story before the love story.
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