The New Year is fast approaching (we know – where did 2017 go again?) and, if you ask us, that’s the perfect excuse to partaaay. So, whether you want to watch the Ireland’s biggest fireworks display in Dublin, or see a Carnival complete with singers, musicians & dancers in extravagant costumes perform live in House Limerick, we’ve found only the best ways for you to ring in 2018. In 3, 2, 1…
1. The 3Countdown Concert, Dublin
The highlight of this year’s three-day New Year’s Festival Dublin (NYF Dublin) will be the 3Countdown Concert in the Custom House Quay Dublin. This is the central countdown celebration in Ireland, with headliners Kodaline with special guests Hudson Taylor and Keywest, on New Year’s Eve, 31st December 2017.
Where: Customs House Quay, Dublin 1
No. Of Buses: 52 buses daily to and from Dublin City Centre.
2. Dolan’s New Years Eve Party, Limerick
They say that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it – advice that Dolan’s pub and music venue in Limerick seem to live by. They will be keeping things local once again this New Year’s, hosting their annual party with legendary local band The O’Malleys.
Where: 3 Dock Road, Limerick City
No. Of Buses: 16 buses daily to and from Limerick City Centre.
3. Liffey Lights Midnight Moment
Watch Liffey Lights Midnight Moment in amazement as the breathtaking, high-flying spectacle of lights and acrobatics takes to the Dublin Sky on New Year’s Eve. This world-class spectacle will be performed against the backdrop of the iconic Custom House with the River Liffey taking centre stage for a dazzling lighting, aerial and aquatic display.Prepare to be thrilled by the spectacular symphony of lights as up to 100 aquabeams dance across the night sky, performing in time with original music. Watch in awe as Heliosphere’s high flying acrobats spin and spiral through the sky while attached to giant balloons and as FLYBOARDERS perform incredible aquatic and aerial stunts across the River Liffey. This performance is not to be missed.
Where: Georges Quay, Dublin 1
No. Of Buses: 52 buses daily to and from Dublin City Centre.
4. New Years Eve Carnival, Limerick
Step right up and join House Limerick in a Carnival complete with singers, musicians & dancers in extravagant costumes perform live!
Where: 3 Dock Road, Limerick City
No. Of Buses: 16 buses daily to and from Limerick City Centre.
5. Dance, Dance, and Dance Some More
If you want to boogie on down away, head to Kilkenny’s renowned nightclub – Langtons. Home to an eclectic mix of boutique snugs and mouth-watering eats, The Set is set to host a whopper of a New Year’s Eve party. With DJs playing until 3am, it’s one you won’t want to miss.
Where: Kilkenny City
No. Of Buses: 18 buses daily to and from Kilkenny City Centre.
There’s only one thing left to ask. Where will you be when the clock strikes midnight? Remember, we’ll get you there for the celebrations with our New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day travel. So, from all of us at JJ Kavanagh & sons, we hope you have a very Happy New Year!
