IT’S THE SEASON of Christmas parties, ‘having just the one’ and walking home with your heels in your hand.

Here’s a little glimpse at Irish nightlife through the lens of Instagram.

A hot toddy in the cosy confines of The Long Hall. Bliss.

A festive pint in Franciscan Well in Cork.

The hearth in The Strand Bar, Sligo.

Quality catch-ups sans mobile phones in Cork’s iconic Hi-B.

This oh-so-tempting display in An Pucán, Galway.

A trad session like no other in The Cobblestone, Smithfield.

A velvety pint near the stove in Bofey Quinns, Co Clare. Just how it should be.

People-watching with a hot port outside Tigh Neachtain’s, Galway.

The post-match hullabaloo outside Slattery’s, Ballsbridge.

The scene from behind the bar counter in The Salt House, Galway.

When the confetti drops at a gig in Whelan’s and the crowd goes berserk.

A sophisticated tipple in Vintage Cocktail Club. Because you’re worth it.

When in Waterford, drink Metalman.

When you manage to get the snug in Toner’s and it’s the epitome of #snuglife.

Having a bop under the colouredy lights in Brubaker’s, Dundalk.

The almighty disco ball in Panti Bar.

And finally… all roads lead to Coppers.

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