Morgan Freeman was in Dublin this weekend.
The Hollywood actor, 86, MCed a special performance by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra – entitled The Delta Blues Project.
Just before the event, The Shawshank Redemption star surprised fans with a visit to The Bridge 1859 in Ballsbridge.
Managing director Noel Anderson took to Twitter to share a snap of Morgan at the popular pub.
He wrote: “I have been a massive fan of this man over the years love his movies. Having Morgan Freeman visit @TheBridge1859 today was definitely one of the coolest things to ever happen there.”
I have been a massive fan of this man over the years love his movies. Having Morgan Freeman visit @TheBridge1859 today was defiantly one of the coolest things to ever happen there.🎬 pic.twitter.com/MnK5QEmKc0
— Noel Anderson (@NoelAnderson_) June 11, 2023
Morgan then headed to University College Dublin’s annual UCD Festival.
Speaking ahead of the event, festival organiser Sheila Morris said: “At the UCD Festival this weekend, you have the chance to jump into a world of thinking, creating, innovating, and discovering and be inspired by a day of free events for all ages.”
“The festival is a chance to discover hidden talents, explore breakthrough research, and engage with world-class academics, researchers, and authors. Visitors will have the chance to meet with specialists in the fields of science, technology, health, and culture.”
