Irish celebrities welcome 2018 on social media

Well 2017 has come and gone and Irish celebrities are having their say on social media. Like most Irish people, celebrities celebrated 2018 in every different corner of the planet. 

Here's the best of what Irish celebrities had to say:

UFC star Conor McGregor complained of being sick in Australia and celebrated 2018 in bed with a fever:

Well that was a wild New Year's Eve. Half the family hit with the Australian flu virus and some even left in hospital with it. I've never even been to Australia wtf. One of the most intense few days I've gone thru. Big New Year's Eve party cancelled at the last minute and I am left shaking in bed the past two days. I'll leave that with the rest of the bad behind me in 2017 and take with me the many great experiences I've had this year! None greater than the birth of my son Conor Jr. and the continued support of my family, my friends and my dedicated staff through thick and thin. Thank you all and Happy new year to everyone! 2018 I may go back to the back pages instead of the front pages again but I have a feeling these journalists now just want me in the obituary pages so we shall see. I will be ready for whatever comes. Be sharp and be fast this year because I am sharper and I am faster. God bless you all and Happy New Year!

A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Dec 31, 2017 at 9:17pm PST

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Former One Direction star Niall Horan did what many of us have done and celebrated by posting his Instagram Best Nine:

2017 was a great year for my career . I really appreciate all the love and support . Still can’t believe I get to do this for a living . This year I’ve done stuff I never imagined and it’s all thanks to you guys . Made an album, went on a tour , promotion all over the world , won awards and none of it is possible without you . Can’t wait for 2018 and to get back on the road and play for thousands and thousands of you all over the world . Again, thank you for everything and i’ll see ya soon. Love you x

A post shared by Niall Horan (@niallhoran) on Dec 31, 2017 at 10:36am PST

Following suit with Horan was WWE star Sheamus, who also did his Best Nine:

Thanks for the 10 million likes in 2017! Here's my #2017bestnine.. remember #sheamusisdaddy 😜 #HappyNewYear

A post shared by Sheamus (@wwesheamus) on Dec 31, 2017 at 11:39am PST

Irish comedian Dara O'Briain struck a pretty sombre and simple note:

Happy new year everyone! Here’s to a joyous and sane 2018!

— Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) January 1, 2018

Singer songwriter Una Healy, did similar:

Happy New Year everyone! Wishing you all Heath and Happiness for 2018 x

A post shared by UNA HEALY (@unahealy) on Dec 31, 2017 at 4:05pm PST

Once Upon a Time star Colin O'Donoghue followed suit with his compatriots:

Happy New Year everyone!

— Colin o'donoghue (@colinodonoghue1) January 1, 2018

Former Boyzone singer Ronan Keating struck a familial note with his New Year's message:

New Year’s Eve cycle with my favourite people in the whole world. #Family #Love #NYE #greattimes

A post shared by Ronan Keating (@rokeating) on Dec 31, 2017 at 5:54am PST

The Script's Danny O'Donoghue gave a postive message to his fans and followers:

Happy new years everyone, there’s no such thing as a long career it’s just a series of come backs again and again. You guys make it all possible and we love you for it x pic.twitter.com/sgCpiyi20M

— Danny O'Donoghue (@TheScript_Danny) January 1, 2018

Actress Amy Huberman decided to show off her comedy skills:

Happy n🐑 y👂🏻 folks 🎊 pic.twitter.com/aw4FDB2OJo

— Amy Huberman (@amyhuberman) December 31, 2017

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