Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has arrived in Dublin, bringing significant economic impact and excitement to the city. However, the event coincides with an Aer Lingus pilot strike, resulting in over 200 canceled flights and causing some fans to miss the concerts. Local businesses are experiencing a surge in sales, dubbed 'Swiftonomics,' as fans flock to purchase merchandise, including friendship bracelets and Taylor Swift-themed doughnuts. Resale ticket prices have soared, with some VIP tickets costing €1,017. Despite the challenges, fans are eagerly queuing at the 3Arena and Aviva Stadium, and the city has embraced the event with various dedications, including a 100-meter 'Ireland (Taylor's Version)' sign on a beach. Taylor Swift is expected to perform over 40 songs during her concerts, which have sold out. Additionally, Swift received a welcome gift from U2 upon her arrival in Dublin. The Dublin traffic police even performed 'Shake It Off' in her honor, and fans have been warned about ticket scams on social media.
Taylor Swift received a welcome gift from U2 when she landed in Dublin, Ireland, for her latest stop on The Eras Tour. “Already feeling that Irish hospitality,” Swift shared with a photo of flowers. “U2, thanks for always being the classiest & coolest” https://t.co/1ehK5WPfec
Taylor Swift is expected to perform over 40 songs during her three-hour-plus concert in Dublin this evening. These Swifties couldn’t be more ready for the singalong 🎤🎵 #TaylorSwift #ErasTourDublin https://t.co/HKiTELuCnu
“I’m in my Reputation era.” 🐍 As Taylor Swift fans descend on Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, her many eras are being represented in Swifties’ outfit choices. #taylorswift #swifties #erastour #tserastour #erastourdublin #erastouroutfit #rtenews https://t.co/Wfx8Eobb1f
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“Ireland, Taylor’s version” ☘️ @taylorswift13 https://t.co/UvmaTBKqJe
Does the ‘Taylor Swift lift’ really add up to €150m for Dublin? https://t.co/pTInXkx82w
A 100 metre ‘Ireland (Taylor’s Version)’ sign has been created on a Dublin beach ahead of her ‘Eras Tour’ shows in the city. https://t.co/Eqad8HGNwG
Mack Signs have installed an 100m ‘Ireland (Taylor’s Version)’ sign on a beach in Dublin ahead of Taylor Swift’s upcoming ‘Eras Tour’ shows there. https://t.co/G5MtpjWiuS
‘I started crying like a child’ – Taylor Swift fans miss Dublin gigs due to Aer Lingus strike https://t.co/xxxZAeswZo
Finally… the ‘Éire’s Tour’ is here 🇮🇪😉 ‘Swifties’ began queuing from early this morning for the first of Taylor Swift’s sell-out concerts at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. #TaylorSwift #ErasTour #ErasTourDublin #Swifties #Ireland #Dublin https://t.co/3VgctmXz4b
#TaylorSwift The Eras Tour Keepsakes Backpack Wear it proudly! A once in an era experience. #DublinTSTheErasTour #TSTheErasTour #Dublin #Ireland #TheErasTour #TaylorSwiftTheErasTour #GoSwifties https://t.co/Br7aEIhnMS via @goswiftiescom https://t.co/ILqHYpCdhD
Barry Egan: I went to Taylor Swift’s London show – fans in Dublin should expect the night of their lives https://t.co/EBCvw21QAc
🚨| The traffic police in Dublin performs "Shake It Off" in a wonderful dedication to Taylor Swift ahead of 'The Eras Tour' in Ireland! #DublinTSTheErasTour https://t.co/0f2ZC9Ptn6
'Desperate Taylor Swift fans hit with ticket scams on social media' Posting as a Swiftie on a new social media profile, @LouiseByrneNews sees how die-hard fans are being targetted by scammers ahead of sold-out Dublin shows. READ: https://t.co/vlANojUmVQ… @rtenews | #rtept
‘Our VIP tickets for one night were €1,017’ — five Taylor Swift fans on how much they’re spending to see her in Dublin https://t.co/Gb6FLHWdXw
🚨| And I could wait patiently, but I-really-rish you would, drop your Irish stew now! Meet Taylor Swift in the Dublin, Ireland rain (TOMORROW!!!) Drink Guinness on the sidewalk, take away the pain! Cause I see leprechauns fly whenever you smile! 💖🍀🫶🏼✨🌈🇮🇪 #DublinTSTheErasTour https://t.co/xlEdbaIQSs
Taylor literally using the entire arena where she played for the 1989 tour in Ireland just for merch for The Eras Tour... her worldwide demand is truly insane 🔥😭 #DublinTSTheErasTour https://t.co/TCAF7xWOrt
Taylor Swift fans queue at the 3Arena as Taylorwatch gets under way #taylorswift #taylorwatch #erastour #3arena #avivastadium https://t.co/N24PtbeV6E
Taylor Swift fans queue at the 3Arena as Taylorwatch gets under way - where is the star herself? #taylorswift #taylorwatch #erastour #3arena #avivastadium https://t.co/Sfn2dlfSGP
As #TaylorSwift kicks off the European leg of her #ErasTour, fans are scrambling to secure tickets on resale platforms where prices can reach multiple times the face value. https://t.co/kTHfYmusuN
Why Taylor Swift's economic boost may be smaller than thought https://t.co/Q7hy482Kux
From friendship bracelets to Taylor Swift doughnuts, Eras merchandise takes over Dublin https://t.co/kgwtJlJYKE
The Eras Tour has not just been a gold rush for musician Taylor Swift. Local businesses are also seeing sales beyond their wildest dreams. Our reporter Adam Maguire explains the impact of ‘Swiftonomics’ using song titles of the global superstar. #TaylorSwift #ErasTour https://t.co/veVrpMEjky
Dublin gets ready for Love Story with Taylor Swift https://t.co/fFfQd0k5gG
Taylor Swift's concert dates in Dublin this weekend coincide with an Aer Lingus pilot strike that's resulted in more than 200 canceled flights. https://t.co/zSCAkxhHFr