Pubs In Ireland - Good Friday

[Bring Back Mick]

Are all the pubs in Ireland closed on Good Friday ?

[De Town]

Are all the pubs in Ireland closed on Good Friday ?
Yeah, usually.

[Eire06]

Are all the pubs in Ireland closed on Good Friday ?
Yes it is a day of fast

[Gareth]

A day of fast that tends to go slow.

Amazing how everyone wants a pub the day you cant have one!!

[Éanna]

stupid at this stage. why should everyone be forced to observe a holiday that applies to one faith :mad: let pubs open if they want, and let people drink if they want

[ollie]

i'm not 1 to be complaining about it anyway.they are only closed 2 days in the year.the poor publican needs a break too.

[exile]

any members clubs are allowed open at 5pm i think gaa clubs rugby clubs etc

[Gareth]

I think Eanna, its down to the fact that we are still very much considered to be all of the Roman Catholic way. Its clearly not true, but its still the predominate one in society in Ireland so that is why I guess.

Personally I am about a religious as a tree stump. But well I am a minority so you gotta go with the majority decision.

[harry crumb]

People are quite willing to enjoy the benefits of religious holidays(days off work) but when it affects there "civil liberties" i.e getting a pint, they give out stink. Typical.

[Éanna]

People are quite willing to enjoy the benefits of religious holidays(days off work) but when it affects there "civil liberties" i.e getting a pint, they give out stink. Typical.
Not my point at all. My point is it should be down to the individual pub owner and the individual customer to make these decisions, not the state. That doesn't just go for pub closing times either, its all part of this thing the government have where they like telling people what to do :rolleyes:

[harry crumb]

We get off pretty easy. Try living in China or places like that.

[harpskid]

Bound to be wan open somewhere in Waterford.... tis a long drive without a swally :confused:

[noby]

Possibly. But I'd stock up tonight, just in case.

[joeSoap]

The members clubs in Limerick open for 3 hours after 5pm, but seem to cannily stage it between them that lets say, one opens from 5-8, one close by will open from 8-11, so you can carry on with your session...and I'm sure a few sneaky taps on windows will miraculously involve side doors opening etc... :D

Its so bloody antiquated. If you want to drink, then you're going to, come what may. Same on Christmas morning. Just abolish the stupid rule ffs...

[Frankie]

Geez it's only one day

[Eire06]

Geez it's only one day

I know people go mad over it.. Most wouldn't go to the pub anyway, you always want what you can't have :confused:

[De Town]

Geez it's only one day
Yes but a lot of the people in the country are off on Good Friday and they want something to do so they just think about going to the pub :)

[Éanna]

i go to mass, its your choice if you dont, but i still do beleive that as a nation we should respect the ways of old.
We should respect everybody's right to personal freedom and to do as they wish within the boundaries of what's fair and reasonable.

[Eire06]

Yes but a lot of the people in the country are off on Good Friday and they want something to do so they just think about going to the pub :)
Would you prefer to be workin with the pubs open or off with the pubs closed :rolleyes:

[De Town]

Would you prefer to be workin with the pubs open or off with the pubs closed :rolleyes:
Well, I'm in school so I don't have to work over Easter or any other holiday for that matter :D

[Eire06]

Well, I'm in school so I don't have to work over Easter or any other holiday for that matter :D

Well would you prefer to be in school with the pubs open or off school and them closed :rolleyes:

You shouldn't be in the pub anyway, you should be at home studying :D

[noby]

its all part of this thing the government have where they like telling people what to do :rolleyes:

I hate that. What do they call it?...Laws or something....



We should respect everybody's right to personal freedom and to do as they wish within the boundaries of what's fair and reasonable.

You wish for a hippie commune, and end up with an anarchist state.



anyway, everyone will go out tonight like drinks going out of fashion, then back again on saturday to make up for lost time. So the publicans probably won't lose out much

[De Town]

Well would you prefer to be in school with the pubs open or off school and them closed
Wouldn't really matter to me as I would never be in the pub ;)

You shouldn't be in the pub anyway, you should be at home studying
Studying...... :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Eire06]

dont mind her studying is only for geeks, thick people or very thick people i.e. galway people :D

Typical ignorant uneducated response :rolleyes:

[Fr. Murphy]

Just to let you's know that all public houses (including Sports Clubs etc, etc) are prohibited from selling drink. The only way you will be served a pint or any kind of drink is if you get the train up to Belfast or the other northern counties.

[Superhoops]

Just to let you's know that all public houses (including Sports Clubs etc, etc) are prohibited from selling drink. The only way you will be served a pint or any kind of drink is if you get the train up to Belfast or the other northern counties.
If you think that every pub and club in the Republic will be not be serving drink tomorrow then you are in cuckoo land. I am sure there are loads of people who will know where there's a jar or two available tomorrow.

[Superhoops]

A day of fast that tends to go slow.

Amazing how everyone wants a pub the day you cant have one!!
Does anyone remember a freezing cold day in Wrexham in February 1991 when we played Wales? The local police ordered the pubs closed from 2pm pending the invasion of the Green Army. They couldn't understand why there were very few people around the streets an hour or so before the game. Police or no police the local publicans were not going to miss out on what was potentially their busiest day of the year.

Every pub in the town was officially closed but at the same time every pub was full until kick-off time. We were in the pub right beside The Racecourse Ground, called the The Turf, I think, and the only danger of not getting a drink was that it was a struggle to the bar as the place was jammed. At the same time the police were telling people coming in on trains that all pubs in the town were closed and they should go straight to the ground.

Mobile phones were rarities in 1991 but the Bush Telegraph and the local 'spotters' employed by the publicans to tempt in the thirsty ensured that most people got in somewhere.

"I can guarantee you will not get a drink in this town tonight" said one big ugly Welsh bobby as we arrived by coach. The same assh*le was not too amused when we returned after the game, eurphoric after a 3-0 win on an ice rink and several pints of the local bevvy. Happy Days! :) :)

[Fair_play_boy]

I think Eanna, its down to the fact that we are still very much considered to be all of the Roman Catholic way. Its clearly not true, but its still the predominate one in society in Ireland so that is why I guess.

Personally I am about a religious as a tree stump. But well I am a minority so you gotta go with the majority decision.When we go to countries where alcohol is banned, we have to live within their rules.
Having said that, I have no religious or ideological reason to support the Good Friday closure. I just think it is a quaint old custom which I would like to see kept, even if it blocks my enjoyment of apres match tomorrow night.

[sligoman]

Why dont we turn this into a poll question?

Poll Question:
Do you think pubs should be open on Good Friday?

Yes/No

[ciaran76]

Just to let you's know that all public houses (including Sports Clubs etc, etc) are prohibited from selling drink. The only way you will be served a pint or any kind of drink is if you get the train up to Belfast or the other northern counties.


Isn't the airport and hotel bars open today. I remember staying in a hotel a few years ago on Good Friday and they served drink all day to residents only. ;)

[Pauro 76]

Not sure i actually agree with the whole closing of pubs on Good Friday, but its no harm to have an excuse to stay in the odd time!!!