Irish singer Kennedy was left starstruck after meeting with longtime hero Roy Keane earlier this week.
Kennedy was giving a concert in Manchester when Manchester United icon Roy Keane showed up leaving Kennedy speechless.
The Giants singer shared a snap of the two to social media, both absolutely beaming following the “surreal” encounter.
Dermot uploaded the snap captioned; “Can’t explain what it means will not attempt to explain. Roy Keane came to my gig last night. Very very grateful indeed for a surreal moment.”
Not only is the Dubliner a huge Man U fan, but he has credited Keane as one of his biggest life inspirations.
“Roy Keane has inspired me more than anyone since I was a kid” he said online in February.
“I may move in a different field, but I took so much from him in terms of attitude and how to approach the things you’re most passionate about.”
“You get out what you put in, and the results will always reflect your effort. I can only hope to inspire someone in the same way.”
Kennedy, who began his UK tour in the city on Monday night, admits that he has some decent soccer skills himself.
Over the last few years, he has taken part in Soccer Aid and even won Man of the Match in last year’s game!
Looks like, sometimes, it’s ok to meet your heroes.
*Words by Sadhbh Pearse
