Are you looking for inspiration for New Year’s Eve? Ireland is one of the most romantic places in the world to ring in the New Year. We look at some of the possibilities...
Ireland offers a wealth of romantic ideas whether you want to pop the question, just spend some quiet time with your loved one or celebrate an anniversary. Taking inspiration from spectacular geography or the pure romance of open fires and elegant surroundings to cosy up from the winter weather, romantic retreats can be found across every county.
Procession of Light in the Capital
It doesn’t get more romantic than a Procession of Light on New Years Eve. New Year’s Eve 2015 in Dublin is being billed as ‘the biggest New Year’s celebration the city has ever seen’. There is a countdown concert in Dublin city and a magical procession of light will see the city – and hopefully you and your loved one – dazzle. There is a
Dublin Discovery Trail which allows visitors to pick the best of the city over two days picking and choosing from a list of Dublin city’s top 20 cultural venues, with special New Year Eve Festival discounts.
A Lighthouse to Light Up 2016
A very special idea for a romantic way to ring in the new year is to spend it in an Irish lighthouse. The
Irish Landmark Trust has taken over many lighthouses and is now running them as fantastic self catering locations that can be booked. From Loop Head in County Clare on the Wild Atlantic Way to Galley Head Light-keepers House in County Cork, the uninterrupted views across the sea and sense of complete isolation will appeal to many couples wanting to get away from it all and have the freshest of starts to 2016. Another lighthouse in the Irish Landmark Trust collection is Wicklow Head Lighthouse, which has safeguarded the scenic Wicklow coastline since 1781 and is a peace seekers haven with inspirational and romantic views of the Irish sea with a perfectly poetic landscape surrounding it.
A Country Hideaway For Romance
There’s nothing better for a romantic getaway than an Irish country house, castle or manor house for candlelit meals and beautiful country walks. Dotted around the country are Georgian manors, stately castles, historic hotels and luxury boutique hotels and designer lodges.
Ireland’s Blue Book features the pick of country hideaways and is a particularly good resource for those looking for a romantic trip, no matter what county in Ireland is their preferred choice.
Happy New Year … As Gaeilge
The romance of the Irish language has lasted the generations and if you want to ring in the new year with a difference, why not try one of Ireland’s Irish-speaking islands to celebrate the arrival of 2016. The windswept and remote atmosphere, plus the timeless rugged beauty will captivate you and your loved one especially at this time of year. Some of the Gaeltacht islands where the Irish language is celebrated include Inis Oirr, Inis Meain and Inis Arainn County Galway; Oilean Chleire, County Cork; Acaill, County Mayo; Arainn Mhor, County Donegal; Toraigh and Inis Fraoigh, County Donegal. Say 'Bhliain Nua Sasta' on an Irish island this New Year’s Eve.
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Rediscover your romance by seeing in 2016 in the best way possible with this choice of romantic ideas and start your new year as you mean to continue!