72 hours in Las Vegas: More pomp and circumstance, than fear and loathing

Is it possible to do Vegas in 72 hours*? With a direct flight from Dublin, Eoghan O'Sullivan rises to the challenge 

Light trails pass through the strip in Las Vegas.

Friday

3.20pm Irish time: Aer Lingus’ inaugural flight from Dublin to Las Vegas departs, passengers — influencers, hen parties, business trippers, lovers, and friends — ready to party having been treated to a set by ‘Elvis’.