I’m not sure where to start, we’ve had a brilliant new years eve! It started off with a very nice bottle of red chateau a la Denny, and a nice meal. We’d seen an advert for a Irish singer in one of the local inns, so we thought we’d give it a go. We got there about half nine, found ourselves a nice spot at the end of the bar, and settled in for the evening.

The Fountain Inn bar area was about half the size of a tennis court, and with the Irish band, party goers, and a floor completely covered in balloons, it had a real cosy feel. The band (one man) was brilliant, playing loads of feel good songs, such as the ubiquitous 500 miles, you just couldn’t help but sing along. It was great atmosphere.

It did feel a little strange being a ‘tourist’ in a truly local inn, but we were made to feel very welcome. As the night wore on, more and more people crammed into the bar. It became so packed, that we had no choice but to dance as everybody was dancing around us.

We did get to do some people watching in, one of our favourite pastimes. And there was some strange sights! You could defiantly tell who we’re the farmers wives and daughters. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many scary big women in one place! Don’t get me wrong, they weren’t fat, just big, The kind of big that plow field, milk a cow, and make cheese at the same time.

It was one of the best new year celebrations we’ve had in a long time. Just brilliant.

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