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RING IN the New Year at the Gleneagle INEC Arena, Killarney with Gavin James on 31 December. Gavin James headlines the night after four brilliant years for the Dubliner. He will ensure that the night will be a great sing-along, with a habit of jumping in to audiences. Gavin James’a total streams are quickly heading toward the 2bn mark and rising. Special guests on the night will be Ryan Sheridan and Dec Pierce’s Block Rockin’ Beats featuring the Hit Machine Drummers. General admission tickets cost €32.90. Doors at 8pm with the show starting at 9pm. For more information see www.inec.ie.
EXPERIENCE the New Year’s Day Arrow Ceremony at Hook Lighthouse, Wexford on 1 January at 1pm. This is a centuries old tradition in which the Dunbrody Archers and the Chairman of New Ross Council will participate. The tradition dates back to 1687 when the Mayor and New Ross Town Council claimed their authority over the tower and waters by travelling to the Hook and shooting an arrow into the sea. The Mayor will cast an arrow into the sea symbolising the port’s authority over the estuary. Members of the public are welcome to come and watch the free event. For more information see www.hookheritage.com.
MARVEL at the Wonderlights at Palmerstown House Estate, Co Kildare from 27 December until 4 January. Back by popular demand after the autumn show, Wonderlights is a 2km track tucked into the woodlands adjacent to the manor. It is lit up with 12 metre beaming figures including woodland creatures and Irish folklore heroes, a water feature and light displays. Tickets start at €16.50 for children and includes free unlimited funfair rides. The route is wheelchair and pram friendly and is considered the perfect after-Christmas experience for couples, families and friends. For more information see www.wonderlights.ie.
CELEBRATE 2020 at the Bantry New Year Family Gathering on 31 December. The celebrations will start at 9.30pm with music in Wolfe Tone Square. The spectacle of fireworks over Bantry Bay start at 10pm sharp so wrap yourself and your family up warm for the festivities. This promises to be a lovely night out to meet your family, relations and friends in beautiful Bantry. Get a taste of Bantry in the restaurants and bars followed by music throughout the town in the bars in the little harbour town in West Cork. Admission is free. For more information see www.visitbantry.ie.
ENJOY the Enchanted Garden Winter Light Festival in Tramore, Co Waterford until 5 January. This event is now in its fourth year. The Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens hosts it and it opens up from 5pm to 8pm every evening. Adults and children are mesmerised by the light displays which culminate in a visit to the Winter Fairy who lives in a glowing Dome on the Pond. The trees, structures and landscape will have background music to take you along the journey. Follow the lights through the American and Greek gardens before entering the magic in Japan. For more information see www.lafcadiohearngardens.com.
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