TAKE a look at the brilliant New Year’s Eve spot just two hours and a half from Dublin with live entertainment, iconic streets to explore and vibrant nightlife.
Ireland’s coastal city, Galway, is the perfect place to celebrate the new year.
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It is an ideal destination for a New Year’s staycation, offering a rich history, vibrant nightlife, and a welcoming atmosphere with many local shops and food to try out.
The stunning coastal city is a hidden gem known for its famous Latin Quarters, offering a vast range of local stores with handmade products and delicious foods.
It is also well-known for its traditional music and iconic Irish pubs.
Galway has plenty of events and activities that make it feel even more magical during the celebrations.
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And train services from Dublin to the coastal city run frequently every day.
A must-see during your stay is the Galway Cathedral – the seat of the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh & Kilfenora.
The Cathedral of Galway is the youngest of Europe’s great stone cathedrals.
And during New Year’s Eve celebrations, they will be hosting several choirs to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the new year of 2025.
Another must-see spot in Galway city is The Latin Quarters, the perfect spot for shopping, browsing, drinking, eating and dancing.
It is home to over 50 places to eat, 15 bars, a host of accommodation options, museums, theatres, and so much more to explore.
And it’s the most popular spot for traditional entertainment, with many traditional Irish music and dances performed in bars and on the streets.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS
There are plenty of free family-friendly events and excellent live street entertainment in the city from 6pm to 10pm on December 31.
The Galway International Retro Orchestra, GIRO, will kick off the evening at 6pm on Galway’s New Year’s Eve Stage at Cross Street in the Latin Quarter.
Galway city will come alive with a series of live musical interludes and events at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church and on Cross Street in the Latin Quarter.
The Bash Brothers Drumming Band will roam the cobbled streets of Galway from 6pm, creating a fun, festive atmosphere and lively entertainment for all age groups.
The Screaming Blue Cats, with lively Rockabilly and Rock ‘n’ Roll, will be live from the magical environs of the famous St Nicholas Collegiate Church also at 6pm.
The poignant bells of St Nicholas’s will toll for all in Galway City at 8pm.
Galway is also home to lots of festive markets during the holiday season, where you can pick up hand-crafted gifts and seasonal treats.
Whether you’re joining the crowds at the pubs or enjoying the festivities from a theatre performance – Galway city is the perfect place to spend New Year’s Eve.
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