Pop star Justin Bieber spotted eating in Maynooth restaurant Picaderos ahead of concert today

By Kim O'Leary

Pop super-star Justin Bieber has jetted into Ireland and he was reportedly spotted dining in a Maynooth eatery and playing basketball in South Dublin yesterday evening.

The Canadian star, known for his catchy pop tunes “What Do You Mean” and “Sorry” flew into Dublin Airport on his private tour jet last night and exited through the VIP area ahead of his gig in Dublin.

The 23-year-old singer is in the middle of his Purpose tour and he kicked off the European leg of the tour in Holland at the start of this month.

One eagle-eyed web user spotted the star leaving Picaderos restaurant in Maynooth town.

More photographs emerged online showing what appeared to be Bieber playing basketball in Bushy Park in South Dublin.

Bieber, who performed at the One Love Manchester gig, will take to the stage tonight in the RDS arena in Dublin shortly after 8pm.

A backpack ban is currently in place amidst security fears and attendees will be subject to a "pat down" and a metal detector check.

Meanwhile, rumours have circulated online that Hollywood movie star Leonardo DiCaprio, best known for his award winning films Titanic and The Revenant, is interested in moving to Naas in Co Kildare.

Justin Bieber spotted leaving Picaderos in Maynooth yesterday. Image courtesy of Twitter.