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‘Pinch me moment’ for Glenn Nealon as he meets Pitbull at Shannon Airport

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‘Pinch me moment’ for Glenn Nealon as he meets Pitbull at Shannon Airport

Shannon Airport worker Glenn Nealon has ‘pinch me moment’ when he met global superstar Pitbull at the airport on Monday

Shannon Airport worker Glenn Nealon has 'pinch me moment' when he met global superstar Pitbull at the airport on Monday
Describing the meeting as a real “pinch me moment,” Glenn couldn’t speak highly enough of the star.

One of Pitbull’s biggest fans, Glenn Nealon, was in the right place at the right time when he found himself face-to-face with the global superstar, Pitbull, at Shannon Airport in the early hours of Monday morning for what he describes as a ‘pinch me moment’ meeting the star.

Limerick man Glenn, who works at the airport, was thrilled to meet his idol as the chart-topping rapper and singer passed through Shannon on his way home following a concert in Malta.

The chance encounter was even more special as Glenn had attended Pitbull’s concert in Thomond Park last month, which saw thousands of “Baldies” – the name given to his faithful fans – descend on the city for one of his three shows in Ireland this year.


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The Thomond Stadium appearance was part of a jam-packed summer lineup of live music at the home of Munster Rugby, including performances by Florence and the Machine, Kings of Leon, Michael Bublé, and Shania Twain.

Describing the meeting as a real “pinch me moment,” Glenn couldn’t speak highly enough of the star.

“He’s the most genuine celebrity. What you see on stage is exactly what you get. He’s an absolute gem of a man, full of love and appreciation for his fans,” he said.

Not one to miss the opportunity, Glenn also had a special message for “Mr Worldwide” himself: “I asked him to please come back and tour again soon; I told him Ireland will be ready!”

Shannon Airport has seen its fair share of famous faces over the years, but for Glenn, meeting Pitbull was something extra special.

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