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What's happening in Dublin on New Year's Eve?

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  • 06-12-2010 2:01pm
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    CBFi
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    Hi,

    If I'm duplicating- apologies!

    Any good ideas for what to do on NYE? I don't want to go anywhere near a nightclub but there'll be a gang of us so I'd like to do something- not enough of us for a house party really and last year's TV was atrocious - they basically paused the All Ireland Talent Show to do the countdown!

    Are there fireworks/ any public celebrations?

    Thanks in advance! :)
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    John Mason
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    they ring the bells at christchurch at midnight

    we were there last year, had a few drinks in the bull and castle and then out for the ringing in of the new year


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    hilaryj
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    Check out www.dublinnewyearfestival.com. There are a series of free and ticketed events over the New Year period. Dublin Gospel Choir are singing in Christ Church Catherdral followed by the traditional bell ringing and there is a New Year live at The Guinness Storehouse! (Yes a piss up in a brewery!:D) It may be worth checking out! I'm bringing my kids to Christ Church but if it was just the two of us I know where I'd rather be!!


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    Nolanger
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    Yeh, bring on 2011, will be even worse than this year!


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    Beefy78
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    €80 a ticket for the Storehouse seems a bit steep. Doubt there'll be much in the way of drink included in that either.

    I've got a few frineds coming over fom England for New Year. I've never spent New Year in the City but I'm slightly concerned now that everyone I talk to tells me how quiet Dublin is on NYE. I'm not looking for a wild and crazy night on the town but I'd like to take my friends somewhere with at least a few people in it. Even Temple Bar I hear is deserted that night....


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    CBFi
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    Thanks for the responses.

    €80 is a bit steep - a couple of us aren't working. I think mini-houseparty and walk down to Christchurch might be the way to go. From what I've read Dublin is a quiet so looks like we'll have to make our own fun!


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    hamstercrusher
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    We are heading to Whelans NYE, we were there last year and had a blast, granted we were a bit on the wobbly side but it was good fun. They have a few differant people playing in differant areas, we have tickets for And So I Watch You From Afar, they were only €15 and we live nearby so its handy for us. Just a suggestion for ya, always have a laugh in there especially as it turns into a bit of a maze when you've had a few too many :D


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    irishguy
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    I was in Donnybrook 2 new years ago and it was dead really dead. Was still fun but everywhere is deserted.


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    hilaryj
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    The €80 includes supper and one free drink I think. But I hear The Joshua Tree, Kinghts of Leon are among the bands playing on the three levels so I would say it might be worth the little extra. There is a surprise band playing too, if I hear who they are I will post details.


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    Patser
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    I'm heading to this:

    http://www.aikenpromotions.com/aiken-promotions-events/mixed-tape-new-years-eve-party-live-vicar-st-dec-31st.html

    Mixed Tape New Years Party in Vicar St. A big line up including Neil Hannon, Jerry Fish, Lisa Hannigan and loads others, where I get the feeling they're just going to half a laugh and enoy themselves. €35


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