Dublin Influencer's American Husband Stunned by Ballyfermot Bash
When an American thinks of coming to Ireland, they think of the green fields, cobblestone pubs and, for some reason in the big year of 2025, some believe that leprechauns and pots of gold are still a thing.
And while some eventually have the illusions shattered after visiting, only a select few would be lucky to experience what Dublin influencer Hayley's husband Austin had — after he was brought to a street party in Ballyfermot. @h.ayley.m @DJ george mc lit up the street! @No plan b #fyp #ballyfermot #dublin #irishcomedy #pov #ireland #irish #dj @Austin Prebula ♬ Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!! – Vengaboys
Outside Lam's takeaway (one of the several in the area), the party had everything — a DJ set, kids bouncing around, and for some reason a literal horse being led through a crowd by a group of children.
Hayley, who's previously been on the TRY YouTube channel, filmed the video for her TikTok — where she proceeded to pan over to Austin, who's face said it all as he couldn't comprehend what was happening. Hayley shared clips of the street fair, which included a horse and DJ in front of the Chinese. Pic: Hayley/TikTok
People thought that the video and culture shock was gas, with one person commenting 'the horse and all. Ya couldn't have planned it better!'
'Doesn't everyone have a horse at their street parties?' one joked, while another commented that it was 'just a regular day in Ballyfermot.' Hayley's husband, from America, was in for the culture shock of a lifetime. Pic: Hayley/TikTok
Hayley boasts over 132,000 followers on TikTok, and married her husband Austin back in March.
She's a regular contributor on the TRY channel, where she's tried everything from craft cocktails to 'pistachio flavoured everything.'
Where should she bring him next? Bag of cans on the canal? The Square Tallaght? The possibilities are endless.
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