So long 2014: Ireland welcomes a new year

Sure it’ll be Christmas again before you know it.

By Paul Hosford Thursday 1 Jan 2015, 7:38 AM

Jan 1st 2015, 7:38 AM 8,156 Views 1 Comment

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ACROSS IRELAND, PEOPLE will be waking up with weary heads and, perhaps, a sense of renewal today as 2015 kicks off.

But first came the party as thousands poured onto the streets to ring in the new year.

In Dublin, the New Year’s Festival saw thousands watch bands like Kodaline and Walking on Cars, as well as taking in a procession of light.

Here’s how things looked in the capital:

New Years Festival (NYF) in Dublin. Pi Source: Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland

nye6 Source: Karen Morgan

nye1 Source: Karen Morgan

nye3 Source: Karen Morgan

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So long 2014: Ireland welcomes a new year

Sure it’ll be Christmas again before you know it.

Read: It’s here – UTV Ireland will go live this evening