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Anita McSorley

Niall Horan brings Lewis Capaldi to hometown of Mullingar as Scotsman makes cheeky Irish remark

Niall Horan has brought his popstar pal Lewis Capaldi to his hometown of Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

The musicians were spotted on Saturday walking around the town, which is currently hosting Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann.

Scotsman Lewis was seen holding an Irish tricolour flag as the duo strolled along the town’s main street waving at onlookers.

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

The pair stopped in at a number of businesses, and were also spotted posing beside the town’s large mural of native Niall.

TG4, which is broadcasting the Fleadh, shared a video of the pair arriving in Mullingar, with Niall driving and Lewis in the passenger seat.

Someone can be heard asking Lewis, "Conas ata tu?", which means 'how are you?' in English, and he responded with a cheeky comment as Gaeilge.

"Pog mo thoin," he replied as onlookers erupted in cheers and laughter. The phrase means 'kiss my ass' in English.

It comes just one day after the singers surprised people on Dublin’s Grafton Street with an impromptu busking session.

They were taking in the sights on Friday evening when they spotted a busker performing near Stephen’s Green and joined in.

They performed a number of songs, including Niall’s popular hit Slow Hands.

Niall and Lewis have formed a close friendship, with Niall previously telling FM104: "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.

"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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