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Coolderry man Noel Tynan, owner of The Celt, pictured with Eric Cantona
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona stunned punters in a Dublin pub with strong Offaly connections by popping in to mingle with them on Tuesday night.
He made the impromptu appearance at The Celt Bar on Talbot Street, owned by Coolderry man Noel Tynan, ahead of his show in Dublin.
The former French and Manchester Utd striker is in Dublin as part of his 'Cantona Sings Eric' tour and performs at Liberty Hall in the city on Wednesday evening.
Noel Tynan is a former recipient of the Offaly person of the Year award, and is a proud supporter of Offaly and his native Coolderry club.
The pub is popular haunt of Offaly supporters ahead of games in Croke Park.
'Eric Cantona legend from Manchester United in The Celt!' the pub proudly shared on social media.
The mercurial French player recently said of his new musical career: "Music has always been a part of my life. I’ve always had music playing. Why start today, so many years later? Simply because I had lacked the time before".
As a player, Cantona was never far from headlines, particularly when he Kung Fu kicked a fan in 1995 after being sent off against Crystal Palace, which resulted in a lengthy ban.
He famously had a cryptic quote about seagulls following trawlers for sardines at a subsequent press conference.
Fans with Eric Cantona in The Celt
The highly decorated player won four Premier League titles and two FA Cups with Manchester United, including a memorable volleyed winner in the 1996 FA Cup final against Liverpool.
He was affectionately referred to as 'King Eric' by Manchester United fans. He signed from their bitter rivals Leeds, whom he had won a Division 1 league title with, prior to the rebranding of the league into a new format.
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