Una Healy plays ‘brilliant' homecoming gig to thrilled Tipperary fans after ‘proud' All-Ireland win
The former Saturdays
star
, who is a
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Una Healy played at the Tipperary team's homecoming
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Una played to 45,000 fans
A massive crowd of around 45,000 packed into Semple Stadium in Thurles to salute the winning side on Monday night.
The 43-year-old wore a Tipperary
jersey
and accessorised with a cowboy hat and coloured scarf.
The pop star took to the stage at Semple Stadium around 6.30pm to a sea of excited fans.
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The mum-of-two performed alongside a full band which added a great atmosphere to the buzzing venue.
One punter captured a clip of Una
singing
Travellin' Soldier by Bruce Robinson.
The star sang her heart out as the entire crowd belted out the song word-for-word back to her.
A caption over the
video
wrote: "@unahealy omg you were brilliant live at the homecoming."
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He said: 'It's absolutely incredible – over 45,000 people here.
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'This is the stuff dreams are made of. I'm thrilled to see the Liam MacCarthy Cup back in Tipperary.'
Aside from Una, supporters were treated to a long list of performers including Tipp's very own
comedy
duo,
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The
funny
lads recorded a clip of themselves before heading out onto the stage.
UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT
Johnny B gushed: "We are about to go on at the Tipperary homecoming and we are ready to
rock
.
"The pride in the premier county is going to carry us through. It is some crowd out there lads."
Johnny Smacks jokingly massaged Johnny B's shoulders and motivated him saying: "We will give it our best shot won't we."
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Seskin Lane, Callini Lua and Acquiesce also played at the homecoming.
And despite rainy conditions, fans' celebrations have already continued into the week.
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