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NYF DUBLIN PRESENTS:
ECHOES OF IRELAND
Mon 30th December 2024
Dublin Castle - FREE EVENT
WITH PERFORMANCES FROM:
Cormac Begley with The West Kerry Dancers & Stephanie Keane
Ispíní na hÉireann ✦ Niamh Regan
Róisín O ✦ Stomptown Brass
1st January 2024
Dublin Castle - FREE EVENT
WITH PERFORMANCES FROM:
Hothouse Flowers ✦ Emma Langford ✦ The Bonny Men
Attention Bébé ✦ John Francis Flynn ✦ Saileog Ní Cheannabháin
Kevin Fowley ✦ Paahto and the Bull
COUNTDOWN CONCERTS
Tues 31st December 2024
Dublin Castle
EVENING PERFORMANCE
Cian Ducrot
+ Aby Coulibaly, Kabin Crew + The Lisdoonvarna Crew, Saibh Skelly
Dublin Castle
Over 18s event. Doors 8pm
Tickets from €39.90 incl. booking fee
Event subject to licence.
MATINEE PERFORMANCE
Aby Coulibaly
+ Kabin Crew + The Lisdoonvarna Crew, Saibh Skelly
Dublin Castle
Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets from €7.90 incl. booking fee
Programme of Events Announced for 3-Day Festival
Featuring Echoes of Ireland Concerts, Countdown Concert, family friendly Countdown Concert Matinee, New Year’s Day Concerts and the NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular!
Ring in 2025 with New Year’s Festival Dublin, Ireland’s biggest New Year Celebration. Gather together in the heart of Dublin with your family and friends as the city comes alive with music. Developed by Fáilte Ireland in association with the Office of Public Works, the festival hosts 3 days of celebrations across the city as an exciting line up of musical acts is set to perform from 30th December 2024 through to 1st January 2025. (Subject to licence)
New Year’s Festival Dublin is set to turn the city into a bustling hive of activity with something for all ages and tastes. Bringing together some of the country’s best talents, New Year’s Festival Dublin offers you a host of music and entertainment guaranteed to entertain with a range of events taking place in Dublin Castle, Meeting House square and other live venues across the city. Celebrate the New Year at the, Echoes of Ireland Concerts, Countdown Concert, family friendly Countdown Concert Matinee, the New Year’s Day Concerts.The programme will also feature the NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular, with firework displays taking place in two locations across Dublin, in partnership with Fingal County Council and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (Subject to licence).
Orla Carroll, Director of Product Development at Fáilte Ireland said:
“Fáilte Ireland is pleased to announce the exciting programme of events for New Year’s Festival Dublin. The 2024 line-up showcases the very best of Ireland’s culture, live music, and entertainment for the entire family. This year’s celebrations will span the county, with spectacular fireworks displays taking place at Howth Harbour and Dun Laoghaire Harbour. As a flagship event in Fáilte Ireland’s Winter in Dublin programme, the festival plays a crucial role in attracting both international and domestic visitors during the shoulder season. It also serves as a significant economic driver for local communities and businesses across Dublin and the wider region. We look forward to collaborating with the Office of Public Works, Fingal County Council and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to deliver this fantastic three-day festival in December.”
Rosemary Collier, Head of Heritage and Capital Works Delivery at the Office of Public Works said:
“The OPW is once again delighted to participate in the New Year’s Festival in Dublin for 2024/2025. As custodians of Ireland’s rich national heritage portfolio, we are proud to share these wonderful sites with a wider audience, especially through such cultural and artistic events like the New Year’s Festival. Dublin Castle, which welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, is an iconic landmark in Ireland’s capital which has throughout the centuries witnessed so many seminal events in Irish history. The Castle itself presents a unique setting to further showcase the star studded line-up of Irish bands and musicians celebrating the lead up to 2025.”
On 30th December, kick start your New Year celebrations at Echoes of Ireland in Dublin Castle with 5 concerts showcasing the best of Ireland including Cormac Begley, The West Kerry Dancers & Stephanie Keane, Róisín O, Ispiní na hÉireann, Niamh Regan and STOMPTOWN BRASS. (3.30pm - 9pm, Free, Family-Friendly Events)
Share a magical moment on New Year’s Eve together with family and friends at the very special earlier Countdown Concert Matinee - a midnight moment event for all ages. It will feature live performances from Dubliner Aby Coulibaly, who supported Coldplay at their recent sold out Croke Park shows, international viral sensations Kabin Crew & Lisdoonvarna Crew and singer songwriter Saibh Skelly. Tickets priced €7.90 - €12.90 (including booking fees) from ticketmaster.ie -https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/2054654?venueId=19837 (ROI) / https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/2054654?venueId=198372&did=venpre (International) (4pm – 6pm with family midnight moment countdown at 6pm).
Get ready for a New Year's Eve night to remember! Ring in 2025 in style at the Countdown Concert with Cork singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot in the intimate surrounds of Dublin Castle with special guests Aby Coulibaly, Kabin Crew & Lisdoonvarna Crew and Saibh Skelly. (Ticketed Event).
Be dazzled by the NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular on New Year’s Eve taking place in two locations across Dublin. Howth Harbour (in partnership with Fingal County Council) and Dun Laoghaire Harbour (in partnership with Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)will light up the sky in celebration with two spectacular fireworks displays set to music. (Subject to licence. Viewing from Howth Pier Park and along Harbour Road. Viewing from Sandycove to Dún Laoghaire Town - 8pm, Free, Family-Friendly Events).
After welcoming in the New Year, make it a full day of celebrations with family and friends at the New Year’s Day Concerts taking place in Dublin Castle and Meeting House Square. On 1st January 2025, Join the festivities in Dublin Castle with live performances from Hothouse Flowers, Emma Langford, The Bonny Men and Attention Bébé. (1pm – 5pm, Free family friendly event, non-ticketed event). Enjoy some of Ireland’s best traditional and folk musicians in Meeting House Square with performances from John Francis Flynn, Saileog Ní Cheannabháin, Kevin Fowley and Paahto and The Bull. and more. (2pm – 6pm - Free, family friendly event).
Calendar Of Events
30th December 2024
Echoes of Ireland Concerts in Dublin Castle
31st December 2024
Countdown Concert Matinee in Dublin Castle
Countdown Concert in Dublin Castle
NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular in Howth Harbour and Dun Laoghaire Harbour
1st January 2025
New Year’s Day Concerts in both Dublin Castle and Meeting House Square
New Year’s Festival Dublin is a Fáilte Ireland initiative, produced and promoted by MCD Productions, in association with the Office of Public Works. NYF Dublin is part of the Winter in Dublin Programme, an initiative of Fáilte Ireland.
Visit http://www.nyfdublin.com/ and www.visitdublin.com for more and keep up to date with news about all upcoming events and ticket details by using the hashtag #NYFDublin and following @NYFDublin on Twitter and Instagram.
Fáilte Ireland
Fáilte Ireland’s role is to support the long-term sustainable growth in the economic, social, cultural, and environmental contribution of tourism to Ireland. Tourism is of critical importance to the national economy and to regional development and employment. Pre-coronavirus, the sector generated revenue of €7.5billion annually and supported 260,000 jobs nationwide while contributing €1.7billion to the Exchequer.
We work in partnership with Government, State agencies, Local Authorities, representative groups and industry, to develop tourism across Ireland by creating destination development plans and networks, investing in infrastructure, activities, visitor attractions and festivals. Fáilte Ireland also provides consumer and buyer insights, mentoring, business supports and training programmes and buyer platforms to help tourism businesses innovate and grow.
In addition, Fáilte Ireland supports Business Tourism, managing the bidding for and securing of larger conferences, meetings and events to be hosted in Ireland.
We are also responsible for domestic holiday marketing across four regional experience brands: Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and Dublin.
ECHOES OF IRELAND
Dublin Castle - FREE EVENTS
WITH PERFORMANCES FROM:
Cormac Begley with The West Kerry Dancers & Stephanie Keane
Ispíní na hÉireann ✦ Niamh Regan
Róisín O ✦ Stomptown Brass
Cian Ducrot
+ special guests: Aby Coulibaly, Kabin Crew & The Lisdoonvarna Crew, Saibh Skelly
Early Bird Tickets from €39.90 incl. booking fee
Over 18s event. Doors 8pm
Event subject to licence.
Aby Coulibaly
+ special guests: Kabin Crew & The Lisdoonvarna Crew, Saibh Skelly
Early Bird Tickets from €7.90 incl. booking fee
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Doors 4pm
Event subject to licence.
1st January 2024
Dublin Castle - FREE EVENT
WITH PERFORMANCES FROM:
Hothouse Flowers ✦ Emma Langford ✦ The Bonny Men
Attention Bébé ✦ John Francis Flynn ✦ Saileog Ní Cheannabháin
Kevin Fowley ✦ Paahto and the Bull
| Where is NYF Dublin located? | ||||
| NYF Dublin takes place in 4 stunning venues for 2024: | ||||
| 1. Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin | ||||
| 2. Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin | ||||
| 3. Dún Laoghaire Harbour | ||||
| 4. Howth Harbour, Howth |
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| Will There be food and drink at the festival? | ||||
| Yes, there will be vendors present at the festival in Dublin Castle. |
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| Is NYF Dublin accessible? | ||||
| Yes, the festival is an accessible event. Dublin Castle: Accessible tickets are purchasable, subject to availability, via the 'Accessible Tickets' button or accessible symbol on the main event page on Ticketmaster. Due to limited space, all parties are limited to 1:1, except where there are verified 2:1 requirements (and bookings reflect this), to ensure as many accessible customers can attend as possible. Please note that you must register with Ticketmaster’s accessible database in order to avail of a complimentary companion ticket. If you have a medical requirement for a 2:1 carer that requires you to hold three tickets on the platform, you will need to make two separate purchases to secure all necessary tickets and then contact Ticketmaster via your My Account to verify the purchase. |
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| Howth Harbour / Dún Laoghaire Harbour Both locations will have designated accessible viewing areas. They will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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What time will the box office open? |
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| Opening Hours: | ||||
| DUBLIN CASTLE 4pm (Matinée Show) | ||||
| DUBLIN CASTLE 8PM (Countdown Concert) | ||||
| Can I queue early? | ||||
| IMPORTANT: NO QUEUING ALLOWED PRIOR TO GATES OPENING | ||||
| PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP ON THE DAY WITHOUT A TICKET. | ||||
| If I buy a ticket for the matinee, can I stay for the evening event too? | ||||
| No, these are two separate ticketed events, and will require individual tickets if you wish to attend both. Even if you purchase a ticket for both, it will be necessary to leave the area after the first event, and re-enter when gates open for the later event. |
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| Do I need a ticket for the fireworks display on December 31st at Howth Harbour and Dún Laoghaire Harbour ? | ||||
| No, you do not need a ticket for the fireworks displays at Howth Harbour and Dún Laoghaire Harbour. Both of these events are free. | ||||
| Do I need a ticket for the free New Year's Day events in Dublin Castle and Meeting House Square? | ||||
| No, you do not need a ticket for New Year's Day events. | ||||
| Where can I collect my tickets? | ||||
| CREDIT CARD COLLECTIONS: | ||||
| Ticketmaster will have a box office at Dublin Castle | ||||
| AGE RESTRICTIONS: | ||||
| The Countdown Concert at 8pm is strictly over 18's. | ||||
| Parents / Guardians must remain with under 16’s and take full responsibility for them throughout the matinee at Dublin Castle at 4pm. | ||||
| All under 16's attending the Matinee or New Year's Day concerts' must be accompanied at all times by an adult aged 25+. | ||||
| Strict age monitoring will be in place throughout the venues and at the bars. | ||||
| The promoter reserves the right to refuse admission without refund to anyone who fails to comply. | ||||
| I have a ticket query, who should I contact? | ||||
| If you have purchased a ticket already, log into your Ticketmaster MyAccount, click on this show in your Upcoming Events, then scroll down for Help With Your Order. If you have not yet purchased a ticket, submit a ticket via FORM LINK |
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| https://help.ticketmaster.ie/hc/en-ie/requests/new?ticket_form_id=360000117353 |
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| Will I be able to buy tickets at the event? | ||||
| Yes, subject to availability there will be a box office on site on show day at Dublin Castle. |
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| Can I bring my pet? | ||||
| All Guide Dogs can attend, however due to the nature of the festival (venues, capacity, crowd, fireworks etc.) strictly no pets allowed. | ||||
| Getting here / parking | ||||
| We advise all concert goers to avail of public transport where possible. There is NO parking at the festival venues. | ||||
| Will there be fireworks at NYF Dublin? | ||||
| Yes, there will be fireworks at the festival at Howth Harbour and Dun Laoghaire. There will be an Ariel visual Pyrotechnics display at Dublin Castle on New Years Eve. |
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| Can I bring a backpack? | ||||
| Do not bring backpacks or large handbags – A4 size only. There will be no cloakroom or storage facilities at any of the NYF venues. Bags must not be left at entrances or surrounding areas at any of the NYF venues. Any items left will be removed and disposed of accordingly. Everyone will be subject to a search. |
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| Can I bring an umbrella? | ||||
| No umbrellas permitted. These are outdoor events and concerts will take place rain or shine. Please check weather conditions and dress appropriately, but remember no umbrellas! |
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| Can I bring a pram to the matinee? | ||||
| Prams will be allowed for the Matinée show but not for evening concerts | ||||
| Can I leave and re-enter? | ||||
| There are no re-admissions to the concert. If you leave, there is no re-entry. | ||||
