New Years Eve in Ireland is celebrated following certain traditions. People traditionally clean their homes, put fresh sheets on their beds and stock up on food and other household supplies in the last days of December.
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On New Year's Day, Many people go to dinners, parties or galas in private homes, pubs or hotels in the late afternoon or early evening. Most of these events feature some kind of countdown to midnight and the New Year. At the stroke of midnight, there may be fireworks, short parades or performances by traditional musicians, such as pipe bands. Everyone wishes each other joy and a very happy New Year. Many parties then continue into the early hours of January 1.
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