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'It was only a matter of time': Publicans, staff and customers speak about the alcohol ban lift on Good Friday

It’s the first time since pubs have been open to sell alcohol on Good Friday for 90 years.

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Mar 30th 2018, 7:02 PM

Good Friday: There'll be winners and losers as pubs open for the first time since 1927

“I definitely feel that there’s going to be a vibe like in the run up to Christmas,” one publican told us.

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Mar 30th 2018, 12:05 AM

'We've outgrown this dated practice': Bill tabled to open pubs on Good Friday

Irish pubs are an “intrinsic part” of our tourism offering and we should end this practice, said Senator Billy Lawless.

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Feb 23rd 2017, 3:39 PM

Disappointed? Here's how Temple Bar tourists felt about the pubs being closed...

Some had just heard about the ban. Others had made their own preparations.

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Mar 25th 2016, 8:00 PM

As the off-licences were closing, we hit the streets to ask about the alcohol ban

Is it time to scrap the Good Friday law? Do we secretly enjoy a pub free day?

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Mar 25th 2016, 12:01 PM