Five reasons to visit Ireland during the New Year holidays

Ireland will present an original and unforgettable New Year. The country is famous for its festivities during these holidays. A lot of interesting events, theatrical performances, street festivities are held. To get to Ireland for the New Year, you need to worry about a visa in advance and purchase a suitable tour. Although you can visit the country without a tour, by renting an apartment and independently deciding on the places that you must visit.

How are Christmas and New Year holidays in Ireland?

Christmas in the country is a national family holiday. All establishments are closed, public transport does not work, and even a taxi on Christmas is almost impossible to find. The main Christmas tradition is going to church.

New Year celebrations begin from December 30 to January 1. For three days, people have fun, walk, dance.

On the squares, local and foreign musical groups give concerts. Restaurants and cafes offer comprehensive programs for the holidays. In general, the traditions of the celebration have much in common with ours - after midnight, walk in large companies. The only difference is that in Ireland it is forbidden to launch fireworks on your own. Only licensed companies can organize fireworks.

5 reasons to visit Ireland on New Year's Eve

If you are still considering whether or not to go to Ireland, here are 5 reasons to visit this country this New Year's holidays:

• a huge number of attractions;
• chic atmosphere;
• many entertainment programs;
• interesting New Year's traditions;
• large-scale fairs and sales.

Local residents believe that it is strictly forbidden to swear on New Year's holidays and certainly offend someone. That is why everything goes in a good-natured mood. One of the traditions is that the owners of the houses leave the door open so that everyone can join their celebration.

Where to definitely go

Ireland is one of the countries where at any time of the year there is where to go and what to see. And not only adults, but also children. You need to start with Fifteen Acres Square, located in Dublin. It has the largest selection of restaurants and pubs.

Sightseeing lovers will find something to see. Adir Castle, Birr, Wicklow, St. Patrick's Cathedral - these buildings must be seen live. They literally fascinate with their scale.

With children, be sure to look into the Dingle Ocean World aquarium or the Westport House amusement park. If you wish, you can purchase an excursion and visit all the sights of interest at once.

What interesting things can you buy?

A trip to Ireland will be remembered not only for a luxurious vacation, but also for interesting shopping. During the New Year holidays, a huge number of souvenir shops and fairs work. Large trading platforms, boutiques hold large-scale sales.

If you choose gifts for yourself or friends, relatives, then here are some interesting solutions:

• crystal;
• alcoholic drinks;
• Irish clothes;
• local delicacies.

Also, all kinds of souvenirs will be an excellent gift - shamrock, leprechauns, Celtic-style jewelry.