Niall Horan Fans Regret Missing Kingfishr Collaboration at Final Dublin Concert
Niall Horan Fans Regret Missing Kingfishr Collaboration at Final Dublin Concert
Niall Horan concluded his four-night residency at Dublin’s 3Arena with a series of collaborations that left fans who missed the final date wishing they had been present. The singer performed alongside Irish indie folk group Kingfishr and paid an emotional tribute to late One Direction bandmate Liam Payne during the run.
Niall Horan has completed a four-night residency at Dublin’s 3Arena, concluding his tour with performances that have sparked intense discussion among fans who were unable to attend the final date. While the singer delivered a series of high-energy shows, social media users expressed significant regret over missing specific moments, particularly a collaboration with Irish indie folk group Kingfishr.
On the final night of the residency, Horan invited Kingfishr, a band formed in Letterkenny, County Donegal, to join him on stage. The two acts performed together, playing "The Sun Will Never Settle" and "Killeagh." The performance was widely praised by those present for highlighting Horan’s connection to his Irish heritage, with the 33-year-old singer appearing relaxed in a setting that diverged from his polished pop-star persona.
Fans who were not at the venue took to social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok to voice their disappointment. One user noted they had "gone on the wrong night" specifically because they wanted to witness the Kingfishr collaboration, describing the event as a fantastic gig that others had enjoyed. Another fan remarked that the performance looked so compelling it made them feel unwell, while others joked about crying in America after missing the opportunity.
The Dublin residency also featured other notable musical partnerships. Earlier in the tour, Horan collaborated with the acclaimed folk band Beoga and Aaron Rowe. During his performance with Beoga, Universal Music Ireland commented that he "tore the roof off," adding a playful nod to his origins by stating, "You can take the boy out of Mullingar…"
Beyond the musical collaborations, the tour was marked by emotional tributes. At the start of the Dublin run, Horan performed "End of an Era," a song dedicated to his late One Direction bandmate Liam Payne. The performance included voice messages from Payne, which reportedly broke the hearts of audience members.
Horan, who hails from Mullingar in County Westmeath, has been praised by fans for remaining grounded despite his global stardom. Attendees shared photos and comments boasting about their presence at the shows, with one Facebook user describing Horan as a "gent" who had not forgotten his roots.
As the residency concluded, some fans began urging Horan to return to Dublin, citing the unique atmosphere of the final night’s collaborations as a highlight that they felt compelled to see in person.
T.Reed--PI
