Pubs to open in Limerick on Good Friday

ibarelycare · 25-03-2010 10:03am #1

A group of Limerick publicans have been successful in their bid to sell alcohol on Good Friday.

They went to court to try and get an exemption from the law on the grounds that a Magners League rugby match at Thomond Park between Munster and Leinster was a 'special event'.

They will now be able to sell drink between the hours of 6pm and 11.30pm tomorrow week, bringing in millions in revenue.

The match kicks off at 8.05pm that evening.

Read more: http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/court-allows-limerick-pubs-to-open-on-good-friday-451313.html#ixzz0jBIXcDdJ

Good news for Limerick publicans and match goers....the beginning of the end for that silly law I wonder?

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 25-03-2010 10:03am

Well fair dos to the lads in Limerick getting the pubs open next Friday

Could this be the beginning of the end for this pointless rule ??

http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/court-allows-limerick-pubs-to-open-on-good-friday-451313.html

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 25-03-2010 10:04am

ibarelycare wrote: »

Good news for Limerick publicans and match goers....the beginning of the end for that silly law I wonder?

Snap !!

orourkeda · 25-03-2010 10:06am

What does it say for irish people that this has been one of the most publicised issues of the year?

Sad

Millie · 25-03-2010 10:08am

orourkeda wrote: »

What does it say for irish people that this has been one of the most publicised issues of the year?

Sad

Cause it's a little piece of history.....

orourkeda · 25-03-2010 10:08am

Fair dos for what?

Irish people should get so worked up over real and important things

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 25-03-2010 10:08am

orourkeda wrote: »

What does it say for irish people that this has been one of the most publicised issues of the year?

Sad

It says that we don't want to be restricted in an open society by a law completely influenced by the catholic church (who ain't that trustworthy anyway)

25-03-2010 10:09am

orourkeda wrote: »

What does it say for irish people that this has been one of the most publicised issues of the year?

Sad

It wouldnt matter but for the rugby match. Very few people have Setanta so they need to go to the pubs to watch the game.

x PyRo · 25-03-2010 10:09am

It's now going to be a Great Friday.

ibarelycare · 25-03-2010 10:10am

orourkeda wrote: »

What does it say for irish people that this has been one of the most publicised issues of the year?

Sad

The overturn of any old law (even just for a few hours) would be big news!

orourkeda · 25-03-2010 10:10am

t|nt|n wrote: »

It says that we don't want to be restricted in an open society by a law completely influenced by the catholic church (who ain't that trustworthy anyway)

Do you really think people railed against this because the catholic church arent trustworthy?

Stop talking horseplop

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 25-03-2010 10:11am

orourkeda wrote: »

Do you really think people railed against this because the catholic church arent trustworthy?

Stop talking horseplop

lol... I didn't even say that !

phasers · 25-03-2010 10:11am

Good.

The Catholic church can shove their stupid traditions up their holes

orourkeda · 25-03-2010 10:11am

Deleted User wrote: »

It wouldnt matter but for the rugby match. Very few people have Setanta so they need to go to the pubs to watch the game.

Nothing to do with setanta.

Its the fact that booze is the most important thing to most people

Oafley Jones · 25-03-2010 10:12am

orourkeda wrote: »

What does it say for irish people that this has been one of the most publicised issues of the year?

Sad

I don't think thats the case and besides the story is less about alcohol per se and more to do with the the last vestiges of "Catholic Ireland" and the rules of the church on a secular state withering away.

parasite · 25-03-2010 10:12am

orourkeda wrote: »

What does it say for irish people that this has been one of the most publicised issues of the year?

Sad

it says that we're a 'sports-mad' nation, i.e. barstoolers

orourkeda · 25-03-2010 10:13am

phasers wrote: »

Good.

The Catholic church can shove their stupid traditions up their holes

Are we going to look for pubs to open on christmas day? Then why not.

If the catholic church traditions mean so little. Or will there be no rugby matches in Limerick that day

orourkeda · 25-03-2010 10:14am

parasite wrote: »

it says that we're a 'sports-mad' nation, i.e. barstoolers

Who cant go one day without talking b*llox in a pub.

dan1895 · 25-03-2010 10:14am

ibarelycare wrote: »

Good news for Limerick publicans and match goers....the beginning of the end for that silly law I wonder?

Hope so!

t|nt|n wrote: »

It says that we don't want to be restricted in an open society by a law completely influenced by the catholic church (who ain't that trustworthy anyway)

You can't argue with that

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 25-03-2010 10:14am

orourkeda wrote: »

Are we going to look for pubs to open on christmas day? Then why not.

If the catholic church traditions mean so little. Or will there be no rugby matches in Limerick that day

There is a precedent there now so I wouldn't be surprised to see the law being dropped or at least challenged for both days

Fine Gael should pick this up as an election promise... landslide !!!

25-03-2010 10:15am

orourkeda wrote: »

Nothing to do with setanta.

Of course it is. Most (if not all) people I know have sky sports. None have Setanta. When this game comes around we head to the pub to watch it.

Coriolanus · 25-03-2010 10:16am

I'd have zero issues with businesses being allowed open on Christmas Day if they wish.

That was what was at the heart of this. Choice. Businesses should be free to open on Bank Holidays, Christmas, Easter Sunday or whatever day they feel like.

Spud83 · 25-03-2010 10:16am

orourkeda wrote: »

Are we going to look for pubs to open on christmas day? Then why not.

No reason why not. The pubs should be given the choice of when they want to be open, not have their business terms dictated to by a law based on a religious practice.

orourkeda wrote: »

If the catholic church traditions mean so little. Or will there be no rugby matches in Limerick that day

Catholic traditions should mean jack **** when it comes to the law.

orourkeda · 25-03-2010 10:17am

Oafley Jones wrote: »

I don't think thats the case and besides the story is less about alcohol per se and more to do with the the last vestiges of "Catholic Ireland" and the rules of the church on a secular state withering away.

Its booze booze booze.

Like I said earlier if its all about catholic church traditions then I'll expect to see a campaign to see pubs open on christmas day in Limerick.

Otherwise this overturning is simply to satisfy dipso rugby fans and greedy publicans.

Oafley Jones · 25-03-2010 10:21am

orourkeda wrote: »

Its booze booze booze.

Like I said earlier if its all about catholic church traditions then I'll expect to see a campaign to see pubs open on christmas day in Limerick.

Otherwise this overturning is simply to satisfy dipso rugby fans and greedy publicans.

You're really missing the point.

orourkeda · 25-03-2010 10:22am

Oafley Jones wrote: »

You're really missing the point.

What is the point?

Spud83 · 25-03-2010 10:23am

orourkeda wrote: »

What is the point?

Give me one good reason why the pubs should be forced to close on Friday the 2nd of April 2010?

Oafley Jones · 25-03-2010 10:24am

orourkeda wrote: »

What is the point?

It's been pointed out to you by several posters. That a secular state's laws shouldn't be set by religious ideology.

Kasabian · 25-03-2010 10:26am

Fair play that this rule looks to be on it's way out and this decision will be the catalyst , I don't care if the pubs are open / closed on Good Friday , I believe that should be left to the individual to choose , Catholics should stay away , but I guess the pubs will be full , infact it has been a shrewd move by the publicans of Limerick , there will now be an influx of people to the city , not only for the match but for the fact that a pint can be had. It will be interesting to see if the hotel bookings demand jumps too.

A nation of transient drinkers , can't be all bad:D. Next year Galway , and after that Dublin , move it around year by year , turn it in to an annual festival.

orourkeda · 25-03-2010 10:29am

The real point is that the irish nation are a pack of spunkers who cant get through one match without the need for alcohol.

Once all other religions are treated the same when new laws are set then fair enough but considering muslims threaten to murder people for drawing cartoons I doubt people will speak about Islam in the same way.

Twin-go · 25-03-2010 10:31am

Will saying "I'm going to the pub and drinking alcohol and maybe eating a beef burger on Good Friday" land you in trouble with the blasphemy laws?

Seriously, this is great news. A small bit of freedom from religion at last. People talk of the 800 years of suffering under the British, we have had 1200 years of suffering under the RC church.

WalterMitty · 25-03-2010 10:32am

Everybody close to limerick will head there for the night. Big p1ss up, i'd nearly go myself but it's Limerick.

Will we see big league of Ireland matches and other events being scheduled for good friday in Dublin so hoteliers and publicans can open?

phasers · 25-03-2010 10:32am

orourkeda wrote: »

Are we going to look for pubs to open on christmas day? Then why not.

If the catholic church traditions mean so little. Or will there be no rugby matches in Limerick that day

Why not open them on Christmas Day? Don't go if you don't want to. I'd say the main problem would be getting staff in.

Anyway, there are a lot of pubs that do open on Christmas day for their regulars.

orourkeda · 25-03-2010 10:33am

Spud83 wrote: »

Give me one good reason why the pubs should be forced to close on Friday the 2nd of April 2010?

They're not being forced to close.

They're being forced to open.

Therein lies the difference

finbarrk · 25-03-2010 10:34am

phasers wrote: »

Why not open them on Christmas Day? Don't go if you don't want to. I'd say the main problem would be getting staff in.

Anyway, there are a lot of pubs that do open on Christmas day for their regulars.

Not too many open on Christmas day now. I could have named 10 - 15 that did a few years ago. Only know of 4 or 5 now.

MaybeLogic · 25-03-2010 10:34am

phasers wrote: »

Good.

The Catholic church can shove their stupid traditions up their holes

Instead of shoving them up little kiddies'.

Spud83 · 25-03-2010 10:35am

orourkeda wrote: »

The real point is that the irish nation are a pack of spunkers who cant get through one match without the need for alcohol.

The real point is we shouldn't have to because somebody in a funny hat, living in a different country decided so, X amount of years ago.

orourkeda wrote: »

Once all other religions are treated the same when new laws are set then fair enough but considering muslims threaten to murder people for drawing cartoons I doubt people will speak about Islam in the same way.

Really not sure what you are getting at here. No religion should have any say in a law in this country.

Spud83 · 25-03-2010 10:37am

orourkeda wrote: »

They're not being forced to close.

They're being forced to open.

Therein lies the difference

Eh what? I really don't think thats the case. They are being given the choice now. I can't see the Gardai showing up at pub and dragging the staff in there to work.

orourkeda · 25-03-2010 10:38am

WalterMitty wrote: »

Everybody close to limerick will head there for the night. Big p1ss up, i'd nearly go myself but it's Limerick.

Will we see big league of Ireland matches and other events being scheduled for good friday in Dublin so hoteliers and publicans can open?

Pubs wont open on good friday for LOI matches. Thats the whole point. There wouldnt be the same demand. Perhaps for bigger events they would.

Youve summed up the whole thing yourself pretty well.

It's all about the gargle.

um7y1h83ge06nx · 25-03-2010 10:40am

<---- Guess whos lives in Limerick!

I reckon it's going to be chaotic and messy, the pubs will be completely wedged. Might go out just for the novelty factor.

orourkeda · 25-03-2010 10:40am

Spud83 wrote: »

The real point is we shouldn't have to because somebody in a funny hat, living in a different country decided so, X amount of years ago.

Really not sure what you are getting at here. No religion should have any say in a law in this country.

Thats my point. If any other religion looks for laws to be changed to suit their religious beliefs I just hope that irish people are as strident in their opposition as they are about what they perceive as catholic anti drink laws.

IvySlayer · 25-03-2010 10:40am

Good news! One county ready to say **** you to religious law. We'll all go to our local to celebrate and orourkeda you can write on AH how we're a bunch of no good drunken louts.

Father Damo · 25-03-2010 10:42am

orourkeda wrote: »

What does it say for irish people that this has been one of the most publicised issues of the year?

Sad

Im proud of our drinking culture. Having been abroad Ive come to the conclusion other cultures should loosen up and get with the programme.

t|nt|n wrote: »

It says that we don't want to be restricted in an open society by a law completely influenced by the catholic church (who ain't that trustworthy anyway)

Influenced my arse. Maybe in the past but today its a government way of taking a stand against alcohol abuse (****). Australia is hardly a heavily religion influenced country yet here most bars are shut on Good Friday (at night at least, some open in the afternoon)

conorhal · 25-03-2010 10:42am

Oafley Jones wrote: »

I don't think thats the case and besides the story is less about alcohol per se and more to do with the the last vestiges of "Catholic Ireland" and the rules of the church on a secular state withering away.

Pissed by mid-day, ah progress!

I think Family Fuy were on the ball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQYY180CVKY

tipperaryboy · 25-03-2010 10:44am

Why cant rugby fans get through one match without the pub being open? whats the big deal cant they not get together with someone that has setanta stock up on the alcohol on thursday if they so wish.

El Siglo · 25-03-2010 10:44am

Stupid arcane law gets overturned... well it's about frigging time. Honestly, how backward are we, a law that prevents pubs from opening on Good Friday? Seriously, I'd rather have pubs close on a day of remembrance for victims of clerical abuse than for a religious feast day, I think the former makes a lot more sense than the latter. Besides, Jesus is dead stop feeling guilty and have a pint.;)

keano_afc · 25-03-2010 10:44am

Can of worms here. Will this apply to the rest of the country? And if not, why not? Greedy Publicans not in Limerick will surely feel aggreived?

Spud83 · 25-03-2010 10:46am

tipperaryboy wrote: »

Why cant rugby fans get through one match without the pub being open? whats the big deal cant they not get together with someone that has setanta stock up on the alcohol on thursday if they so wish.

So you would prefer the couple of thousand people travelling to Limerick for the match to be drinking in the streets?

orourkeda · 25-03-2010 10:46am

Spud83 wrote: »

Eh what? I really don't think thats the case. They are being given the choice now. I can't see the Gardai showing up at pub and dragging the staff in there to work.

They wouldnt have opened only for the pressure applied by local publicans. I very much doubt this was inspired by anti religious fervour. Try financial. I've no real problem with that. It's just that people twist it into something that it isnt when they try to blame things on the catholic church or something else.

orourkeda · 25-03-2010 10:47am

Spud83 wrote: »

So you would prefer the couple of thousand people travelling to Limerick for the match to be drinking in the streets?

They'll be doing that anyway

ibarelycare · 25-03-2010 10:48am

tipperaryboy wrote: »

Why cant rugby fans get through one match without the pub being open? whats the big deal cant they not get together with someone that has setanta stock up on the alcohol on thursday if they so wish.

What about the pubs though? Match days would more than likely be among the most profitable days for pubs in Limerick. Why should they suffer?

Pubs to open in Limerick on Good Friday

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