Sabrina Carpenter says 'Irish boys are hard work' at 3Arena gig

Sabrina Carpenter said "Irish boys are hard work" in an apparent reference to ex-boyfriend Barry Keoghan while performing at Dublin's 3Arena.

The US pop superstar played two sold-out gigs in Dublin.

Keoghan starred in the music video for the Grammy-winning artist's hit single Please, Please, Please.

The Oscar-nominated actor and Carpenter were first romantically linked in 2023 before breaking up late last year.

Sabrina Carpenter attends the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on February 2nd, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Before playing Please, Please, Please, she told the crowd: "Dublin, it's so lovely to be here. You all look and sound amazing."

She added: "But my goodness, these Irish boys are hard work."

Carpenter, known for hits including Espresso and Taste, played in Dublin on Monday and Tuesday night.

Her 'Short n' Sweet Tour' will now movew on to the UK, with a gig in Birmingham tonight.