Here's how Cork celebrated the New Year

A yellow wind warning and forecasted rain didn't stop people of all ages from heading out for the night for fireworks, music and dancing across Cork city and county.
Here's how Cork celebrated the New Year

Bantry, West Cork, hosted a family friendly event culminating in a huge fireworks display, sponsored by Bantry Business Association. Picture: Andy Gibson.

Despite a weather warning in place for Cork on New Year’s Eve, Corkonians young and old still headed out to ring in the New Year in style.

There were a number of events taking place around the county, with something for families with young kids as well as those who wanted to dance the night away after toasting the end of 2023.

Marie Sampson, Jayne Looby and Rachel Burke celebrating New Year's Eve at the Crawford bar in Cork . Picture: Eddie O'Hare
Marie Sampson, Jayne Looby and Rachel Burke celebrating New Year's Eve at the Crawford bar in Cork . Picture: Eddie O'Hare

A family friendly gathering took place in Bantry, with festivities including a live DJ kicking off at 9pm in Wolfe Tone Square.

At the event were Conan Murphy and Woody, Beverley & Bruce Pople from Kealkill. Picture: Andy Gibson.
At the event were Conan Murphy and Woody, Beverley & Bruce Pople from Kealkill. Picture: Andy Gibson.

Organised by the Bantry Tourism and Development Association, the free event featured a spectacular firework display from 10pm.

Parents and children were among the attendees, wrapping up warm against the wind and rain to watch the fireworks.

Aodha Gallagher from Kealkill at the Bantry NYE event. Picture: Andy Gibson.

Aodha Gallagher from Kealkill at the Bantry NYE event. Picture: Andy Gibson.
Aodha Gallagher from Kealkill at the Bantry NYE event. Picture: Andy Gibson.

Busting some dance moves were Grace Leahy and Alannah O'Neill from Bantry. Picture: Andy Gibson.

In Cork city, celebrations took place in a number of bars, with The Metropole, Voodoo rooms and more all hosting ticketed New Years Eve Parties.

Group celebrating New Year's Eve in Crawford and Co. Picture; Eddie O'Hare
Group celebrating New Year's Eve in Crawford and Co. Picture; Eddie O'Hare

These included Crawford and Co on Anglesea Street, which played host to a White Party by organisers CIRCO.

 31st December 2023. Lily Cronin, Ciara O'Sullivan and Kate Faherty at the br on Anglesea St. Picture; Eddie O'Hare
31st December 2023. Lily Cronin, Ciara O'Sullivan and Kate Faherty at the br on Anglesea St. Picture; Eddie O'Hare

The New Year’s Eve party offered a free glass of prosecco with your ticket and featured 4 DJs across 2 rooms, a photo booth, body painting, games and giveaways.

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