Ring in New Year 2015 in Dublin with events galore!

The clock seems to be ticking off and D-Day is approaching fast. A brand new, exciting New Year 2015 awaits you in Ireland’s capital city of Dublin. Three days of festivities starting from December 30 and running through January 1 is all set to unleash an unprecedented revelry, fun and frolic in the city. Make Dublin your next vacation this year to welcome the New Year ahead. A wide range of music and arts festivals/events beckons you to visit the city.

The heart of Dublin is ready to witness the biggest ever New Year’s celebration in recent memories. Attend the musical NYF Countdown Concert. It would be a perfect idea to ring in the New Year. The fascinating Music and Arts Trails throughout the city of Dublin is another great option for you to welcome the New Year wholeheartedly. The Music and Arts Trails would be showcasing live music concerts in superb settings and promptly displaying Irish and international art and culture.

Head to the NYF Food Village at Dublin Castle where you will get opportunity to gorge on some delectable artisan food. Don’t just stop at these, there’s much more to celebrate in the city. Experience the magical Luminosity events and watch the city’s dazzling streetscapes coming alive with exhilarating 3D animations. As if these are not enough, consider joining the breathtaking Procession of Light and see the awesome illuminated city in all its glory. The inspiring Spoken Word Festival is yet another option to regale and enlighten with debates, discussions, literature and poetry slams.

Now, let us have a glimpse of some of the festivities in detail. This would offer an insight before you plan a vacation to Dublin to immerse in the New Year’s celebrations.

NYF Countdown Concert
The New Year’s Festival (NYF) Countdown Concert will begin in the heart of Dublin from December 31 to ring in 2015. Come along with your family and friends to immerse in the most enthralling New Year’s celebration ever witnessed in the city. A line up of leading Irish bands would be there to regale the spectators. Some of the prominent bands taking part in the concert include Kodaline, The Dublin Legends, and Walking on Cars. Famous Irish musician James Vincent McMorrow will be making a special appearance.

Kodaline has emerged in recent years and gained prominence as among the biggest Irish bands. The hometown heroes of this prominent band joined the ranks of distinguished group of artists in 2013 to remain No. 1 for nine continuous weeks. The Dublin Legends has some leading singers such as Paul Watchorn, Gerry O’Connor, Eamonn Campbell and Sean Cannon, who all are legends of Irish folk music in their own right. Get ready to be entertained by all the classic songs and ballads by this renowned band. The special appearance of James Vincent McMorrow is all set to enthrall you with his unrivalled voice and pensive lyricism.

NYF Food Village
The New Year’s Festival (NYF) Food Village being held on the grounds of the iconic Dublin Castle is ready to welcome you to over three indulgent days starting from December 30 through January 1. An array of delicious treats and endless live entertainment will keep you thrilled. Make the NYF Food Village your favorite destination to give yourself a treat to delectable artisan food amid the stunning castle setting. Look forward to free entertainment with your family and friends with some really good food and amazing performances in spoken word and contemporary music. Apart from these, you will also get opportunity to take part in the inaugural exhibition 'In the Making' the Irish Year of Design 2015’. This year-long program will celebrate and promote all forms of Irish design at the historic Dublin Castle.

Luminosity
The spectacular 3D light projections ‘Luminosity’ from December 30 to January 1 will dazzle the city’s landscapes with the illumination of some of its iconic landmarks such as Dublin Castle, Trinity College and Wolfe Tone Square. The impressive light installations at these landmarks will offer a glimpse into the city’s rich heritage. The state-of-the-art 3D digital displays will take place from 5 pm till 12 midnight on all the three days. These buildings will spring to life and tell you a story of their own. You are sure to appreciate and watch these iconic buildings in sheer amazement.