News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. The pop star was holed up at Glin Castle with her boyfriend for six days - and even snuck out for a Guinness at the local pub. To contact the Office of the Press Ombudsman go to www.pressombudsman.ie or www.presscouncil.ie, Our latest editions exactly as they are printed, many locals knew the 29-year-old superstar was there, understood that the pop princess and Alwyn stayed over the Christmas holidays, Prime Limerick land was bought with proceeds of crime - CAB takes action against married couple, BREAKING: Level 5 restrictions set to be introduced in Limerick for six weeks, 56-case superspreader in Mid-West linked to man who travelled abroad, BREAKING: Four fire trucks respond to crash in Limerick, Mixed fortunes for Limerick's richest in Sunday Times list, WATCH: Miley Cyrus evokes memories of the late Dolores O'Riordan with cover of Limerick band's hit Zombie, Council begins enforcement proceedings against Limerick man who is living in campervan, Limerick woman stopped at checkpoint had cash stuffed in underwear, BREAKING: Air ambulance called after woman injured by bull in Limerick. https://www.irishpost.com/news/taylor-swift-spent-christmas-in-ireland-163034 A STRONG security entourage acted as sentry at Glin Castle as one of the world’s most famous artists, Taylor Swift, enjoyed a festive Christmas holiday in the quiet West Limerick village. It was the childhood home of landscape gardener Catherine FitzGerald, who married Les Miserables star Dominic West there in 2010. A STRONG security entourage acted as sentry at Glin Castle as one of the world’s most famous artists, Taylor Swift, enjoyed a festive Christmas holiday in the quiet West Limerick village. We pay for videos too. Though it was on the market for some time, Glin Castle is now a luxurious break-away destination, with ease of access to the West Limerick village, Scattery Island, Ballybunion and the signature Knight’s Walk. Up Limerick.”. "Before Taylor’s arrival, staff at Glin Castle had to sign a non-disclosure agreement, to protect her identity during their stay," a source told the website. TAYLOR Swift spent nearly £50,000 renting a huge castle in Ireland for a secret Christmas break with boyfriend Joe Alwyn - and even sunk pints at the local pub, The Sun Online can reveal. Limerick rower moors at 'wet pub' to sink a pint, perhaps his last for a while... 'Not playing for Limerick is the hardest decision I ever made': Plea for dual player welfare, Limerick farming loses a 'warrior' with passing of Donal O'Brien. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The historic Glin Castle, which has been in the FitzGerald family for 700 years, was taken off the market in 2017 after originally going up for sale with a price tag of £5.8 million. Evidence of their trip together was scarce online, given that Swift opted against any social media posts during her stay. Swift and Alwyn reportedly blended with the locals, even popping into a local pub to enjoy a pint or two in relative anonymity. Pop sensation Taylor Swift experienced the lavish Glin Castle during her Christmas holidays with her boyfriend, actor Joe Alwyn. It is understood that Taylor Swift, below, spent the festive season with her partner, actor Joe Alwyn, at the luxurious Glin Castle. Glin Castle is a unique and historical property offering wonderful comfort within breath-taking surroundings. Local Laura Enright confirmed the couple also flew family and staff in who were spotted walking in the castle’s grounds over the Christmas period. Joe, 27, hinted at their private trip by uploading a shot of him strolling through Knight’s Walk, a heritage trail close to the castle, earlier this week. According to the Limerick Leader, the Bad Blood singer enjoyed a secretive stay at the famous Glin Castle in West Limerick. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. This scheme in addition to defending the freedom of the press, offers readers a quick, fair and free method of dealing with complaints that they may have in relation to articles that appear on our pages. A post shared by Joe Alwyn (@joe.alwyn) on Dec 26, 2018 at 9:08am PST. Renting the jaw-dropping castle complete with staff costs from £8,000 a night. The former 1D star said she would regularly hide in luggage to escape prying eyes when they worked together. However, the Leader understands that Ms Swift and Mr Alwyn got a chance to enjoy the delights of one of West Limerick’s most iconic pubs; O’Shaughnessy's on the square, known to locals as the Captain’s. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. As excited as Taylor Swift’s friends in Ireland and abroad, US TV personality Perez Hilton tweeted on Sunday: “Taylor Swift spent Christmas in her own private castle in Ireland. Taylor Swift May Have Rented Out a Castle in Ireland for Christmas With Joe Alwyn They reportedly spent a few days at the 400-acre Glin Castle By Lena Grossman Dec 31, 2018 9:53 PM Tags It is available to hire exclusively for private rental accommodation, events, weddings, golf tours, conferences and film location. Here’s her boyfriend on the Knight’s Walk. See More: And despite the fact that many locals knew the 29-year-old superstar was there, “no one really bat an eyelid”, according to one. The Leader’s Glin notes correspondent, Rachel Mulvihill said that even though people knew she was in the village, “no one really kind of bat an eyelid”. Digital newsstand Our latest editions exactly as they are printed, The strip of land at Ballycummin was bought for €100,000 in 2016, Taoiseach Michéal Martin will make a formal announcement tonight, A graph of how one man's movements led to a 56-case superspreader | Picture: Department of Public Health Mid-West, Worth a couple of quid: Patrick and John Collison, Conor Kelly with his campervan in Annacotty. Up Limerick pic.twitter.com/lyjOVZXdpO. AND she even hit up the local pub in Limerick!! Fitting!!! 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Staff can also organise Irish dancers, whiskey tasting, cocktails, casino nights, golf activities and day trips for those staying at the venue. His daughter Catherine FitzGerald is married to famous actor Dominic West, known for his role as Jimmy McNulty in hit HBO television series The Wire. "She was travelling around in a suitcase," he said. Goss.ie, who broke news of the pair’s stay, also revealed that staff at Glin Castle were made to sign a non-disclosure agreement before their arrival to ensure the couple managed to enjoy their break before word got out. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. I know that people said she was lovely, very down to earth. Or you can email editor@derrynews.net or editor@derrypost.com at any time.