You won't find any guest DJs at these Irish pubs, but at Hurley's you can get extra happy because they are celebrating the New Year at midnight, but also five hours earlier, at 7pm Montreal time, which is when it goes down in the Old Country. Authentic lads.

Cock n' Bull, 1944 Ste-Catherine W., 933-4556 Big Bat Taylor and American Blue Balls with guest Stephan Bertolini. Special menu, party favours and champagne. No cover.

Finnegans, 78 Prince Arthur E., 288-2423 Call for info.

Old Dublin, 1219A University, 861-4448 Band Paddington, champagne and party favours for $5 cover.

Hurley's Irish Pub, 1225 Crescent, 861-4111 Countdown on Ireland time, 7pm local time. Two floors of live music and a medieval banquet. Donations will be collected for charity.

McKibbin's Pub, 1426 Bishop, 288-1580 Music by Blarney Band, champagne at 12 for $10 advance, $15 at the door.