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

# Long Good Friday

# Long Good Friday

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

Mar 30th 2018, 7:02 PM 14,521 Views 31 Comments

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

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

# Long Good Friday

# Long Good Friday

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

Mar 30th 2018, 12:05 AM 43,907 Views 140 Comments

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

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

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

Feb 23rd 2017, 3:39 PM 26,154 Views 193 Comments

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

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

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# Long Good Friday

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

Mar 25th 2016, 8:00 PM 52,864 Views 99 Comments

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

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

# Long Good Friday

# Long Good Friday

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

Mar 25th 2016, 12:01 PM 36,765 Views 118 Comments

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

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