Brits All Sad in Temple Bar

Fukuyama

According to a few people I follow on Twitter, there's bands of british stag dos (the stereotype with the printed up t-shirts, shorts, sunglasses etc...) in Temple bar at the minute.

One guy said he seen six english guys all sitting behind central bank looking very glum indeed. Not a pub open or off licence selling booze.

They must be well pi**ed off that their stag do's are ruined but I find it kind of funny! It's like going to Spain on your holidays and it snows all week! :eek:

RichieC

shocking... wasted their money coming to this backward theocracy.

Basq

Can they not just find a hotel somewhere to drink in?

TheZohanS

Basq wrote: »

Can they not just find a hotel somewhere to drink in?

Exactly, hotels are allowed sell booze to "residents".

yabadabado

exactly Basq.they should have no problem getting drink in the hotel their stayin in.

bonerm

Ah! I thought they were just sad because of the realisation of what Temple Bar is.

I actually forgot that it's national non-drink day today.

AnonoBoy

Apparently you can't buy booze in New Zealand on Good Friday either.

Da Shins Kelly

RichieC wrote: »

shocking... wasted their money coming to this backward theocracy.

"This backward theocracy"?? Go and live in one of those Islamic Fundamentalist states and see what a real theocracy looks like, kid.

RichieC

yabadabado wrote: »

exactly Basq.they should have no problem getting drink in the hotel their stayin in.

beside the point.

joseph brand

I heard that a travel agency owned by Sir Gerry Adams was offering very cheap packages for British Stag parties, this Friday night. IN YOUR FACE LOSERS!!!


I for one welcome our Queen loving overlords.

chillywilly

Aww I thought it was about a Brit salad Im hungry

Duffy the Vampire Slayer

Da Shins Kelly wrote: »

"This backward theocracy"?? Go and live in one of those Islamic Fundamentalist states and see what a real theocracy looks like, kid.

As long as we have laws directly influenced by a religious creed we'll never shake off the label of a theocracy.

RichieC

Da Shins Kelly wrote: »

"This backward theocracy"?? Go and live in one of those Islamic Fundamentalist states and see what a real theocracy looks like, kid.

whataboutery... we are supposedly a civilised nation yet we allow bronze age superstitions to dictate law.

If you're a god type then you stay the fk home and don't drink.

Basq

RichieC wrote: »

beside the point.

There's a point?!

Brits abroad look sad on Good Friday - is that it?

yabadabado

RichieC wrote: »

beside the point.

How do you know where they are staying?

Da Shins Kelly

Da Shins Kelly wrote: »

"This backward theocracy"?? Go and live in one of those Islamic Fundamentalist states and see what a real theocracy looks like, kid.

We are living in a free democratic country. If I or anyone else wants to go for a pint today we should have the choice to. Ridiculous law.

If religious folk don't want to drink today, that should be their choice.

Nothing as patronising as someone calling someone kid btw.

Fukuyama

TheZohan wrote: »

Exactly, hotels are allowed sell booze to "residents".

Can't imagine it be the rager of a stag do they were planning though...,

Handsome Bob

They surely knew the situating regarding booze on Good Friday, so they must be a bit dim.

RichieC

Basq wrote: »

There's a point?!

Brits abroad look sad on Good Friday - is that it?

they spent good money to come here and to spend even more good money on our ludicrously expensive alcohol. we cant afford this pandering to oulwans anymore.

this should be the last year pubs are made shut on good friday. if the pub owner wants to shut so be it. it should not be law.

Latchy

LZ5by5 wrote: »

They surely knew the situating regarding booze on Good Friday, so they must be a bit dim.

They might not be familiar with how it's done in Ireland because all the pubs ,off licences and supermarkets in uk are all open today and it's good friday here to .

Da Shins Kelly

RichieC wrote: »

whataboutery... we are supposedly a civilised nation yet we allow bronze age superstitions to dictate law.

If you're a god type then you stay the fk home and don't drink.

Duffy the Vampire Slayer wrote: »

As long as we have laws directly influenced by a religious creed we'll never shake off the label of a theocracy.

You guys cannot be serious. If this is a theocracy, what the f*ck is Iran or Saudi Arabia? We've got nothing on those lads. And I don't think I have ever heard anyone say that this is a theocracy. And to be honest, I think the whole no drink on Good Friday thing is more to do with tradition rather than "bronze age superstition" or "God types". How many people actually give a sh*te about the religious aspect of it? It's not hurting anyone. Oh, it interferes with people's drinking habits. It's one day of no drinking, big f*cking deal. Buy drink on the Thursday and drink at home or go to a bloody houseparty or something if it's such an issue. The closure of pubs and off licences on Good Friday doesn't make a theocracy and I'm sure people can find plenty of other ways to enjoy themselves, with drink bought the day before, if it's so essential for them to have drink.

I think ye're making a mountain out of a molehill.

Predator_

RichieC wrote: »

shocking... wasted their money coming to this backward theocracy.

Why is banning a drug for 1 day in the year backward?

RichieC

If it's just tradition the remove the law and see how many pubs and off licences follow tradition.

RichieC

Predator_ wrote: »

Why is banning a drug for 1 day in the year backward?

I've said why already. RTFT

Predator_

Predator_ wrote: »

Why is banning a drug for 1 day in the year backward?

http://giantenemyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/helenlovejoy_t6301.jpg

Let's ban cigarettes too on good Friday, and coffee.

Da Shins Kelly

RichieC wrote: »

I've said why already. RTFT

It's a bit much to refer to the country as a "backward theocracy" on the basis of a law against drinking on Good Friday. Religion does not dictate every aspect of law in the country, and we're more liberal than you imagine. We've come a long way since the 80s. I've got American neighbours who reckon we're more liberal and have come much further than the states they're from. It's one law that doesn't harm anyone. I don't see how it makes us a theocracy. I'd much rather be here than in Afghanistan or some place.

Wolfe Tone

Ah thats hilarious

RichieC

Da Shins Kelly wrote: »

It's a bit much to refer to the country as a "backward theocracy" on the basis of a law against drinking on Good Friday. Religion does not dictate every aspect of law in the country, and we're more liberal than you imagine. We've come a long way since the 80s. I've got American neighbours who reckon we're more liberal and have come much further than the states they're from. It's one law that doesn't harm anyone. I don't see how it makes us a theocracy. I'd much rather be here than in Afghanistan or some place.

again... who gives a sh*t what goes on in Afghanistan? what bearing has it got on this country?

If it's as traditional as you say it is we shouldn't need a law enforcing it...

KylieWyley

Tell them to go watch a play in a licensed theatre:

http://www.independent.ie/national-news/exemptions-from-good-friday-alcoholsale-ban-2092393.html

jimthemental

That's fairly funny. I was in a pub in Limerick last year for Good Friday, some craic altogether and it wasn't one that would normally even have a crowd.

donutface

So what are the first steps we can take to actually have the law changed? Democracies should reflect the will of the people and I don't know anyone personally who agrees that the offies/pubs should be closed.

Rothmans

RichieC wrote: »

again... who gives a sh*t what goes on in Afghanistan? what bearing has it got on this country?

If it's as traditional as you say it is we shouldn't need a law enforcing it...

Well, in fairness richie, you, or some other poster did in fact call this country a theocracy. So it is therefore important to consider what a theocracy is ( eg like Afghanastan)..

Anyway, one day in the year where people aren't falling around the streets drunk. I've no problem with that. I would hope, that we, as Irish people aren't that reliant on alcohol tbh

Slattsy

English are stooopid

Minstrel27

jimthemental wrote: »

That's fairly funny. I was in a pub in Limerick last year for Good Friday, some craic altogether and it wasn't one that would normally even have a crowd.

Exceptions will be made only when there is a big rugby match on.

RichieC

it's a law dictated by religion.

Rothmans wrote: »

Well, in fairness richie, you, or some other poster did in fact call this country a theocracy. So it is therefore important to consider what a theocracy is ( eg like Afghanastan)..

Anyway, one day in the year where people aren't falling around the streets drunk. I've no problem with that. I would hope, that we, as Irish people aren't that reliant on alcohol tbh

gurramok

This Good Friday law is one law that infringes the rights on people(religious and non-religious) who want to drink alcohol.

I actually do not know a single person amongst my religious and non-religious friends who obey this law at home. The religious guys laugh in my face when I joke about them abstaining. It must be the most popular law amongst Catholics to break in this country.

Minstrel27

Rothmans wrote: »

Anyway, one day in the year where people aren't falling around the streets drunk.

Where do you live? I find it very hard to believe that you see that every day.

Rothmans

RichieC wrote: »

it's a law dictated by religion.

'Dictated' may be a bit strong. Religion, nowadays has very little influence on this country so to say 'dictated by religion' is a bit strong. One could equally argue that this law can be equally justified on public policy grounds.
If the feeling among alcohol sellers was so strong they'd be free to make a legal challenge.

h2005

Da Shins Kelly wrote: »

You guys cannot be serious. If this is a theocracy, what the f*ck is Iran or Saudi Arabia? We've got nothing on those lads. And I don't think I have ever heard anyone say that this is a theocracy. And to be honest, I think the whole no drink on Good Friday thing is more to do with tradition rather than "bronze age superstition" or "God types". How many people actually give a sh*te about the religious aspect of it? It's not hurting anyone. Oh, it interferes with people's drinking habits. It's one day of no drinking, big f*cking deal. Buy drink on the Thursday and drink at home or go to a bloody houseparty or something if it's such an issue. The closure of pubs and off licences on Good Friday doesn't make a theocracy and I'm sure people can find plenty of other ways to enjoy themselves, with drink bought the day before, if it's so essential for them to have drink.

I think ye're making a mountain out of a molehill.

Its hurts me i work in a bar

RichieC

Rothmans wrote: »

'Dictated' may be a bit strong. Religion, nowadays has very little influence on this country so to say 'dictated by religion' is a bit strong. One could equally argue that this law can be equally justified on public policy grounds.
If the feeling among alcohol sellers was so strong they'd be free to make a legal challenge.

There's no beer on sale because supposedly some palastinian was nailed to a cross on this day. not for any other public policy reason.

bigbudda

Pubs and resturants should be given the option whether to sell drink or not.... i know it is only one day out of the year, but seriously why should we not have the choice?! If this country is still as religious as the Government thinks we are, then no one will go out!!

celtictiger32

ive a tray of beer out in the shed if anyones passing temple bar tell them im on me way 10 euro a can:D

Rothmans

Minstrel27 wrote: »

Where do you live? I find it very hard to believe that you see that every day.

I never said that I 'see' this everyday, I said it would surely be nice to see it being prevented, for at least one day a year anyway . It was a reference to this country's problem with alcohol.

AnonoBoy

Minstrel27 wrote: »

Where do you live? I find it very hard to believe that you see that every day.

If you walk through Dublin city centre any night of the week you'll see it.

Minstrel27

Let's ban the sale of tobacco too on this holy day, should we? Let's see if there is anything in the bible about that.

Donkey Oaty

RichieC wrote: »

There's no beer on sale because supposedly some palastinian was nailed to a cross on this day. not for any other public policy reason.

He died for your sins.

But oddly it's celebrated by a piece of legislation to try and stop you committing any...

Minstrel27

AnonoBoy wrote: »

If you walk through Dublin city centre any night of the week you'll see it.

You will see that everywhere if people were all turfed out on the street at the same time.

Rothmans

RichieC wrote: »

There's no beer on sale because supposedly some palastinian was nailed to a cross on this day. not for any other public policy reason.

Yes, and that's a public policy decision based on religion. It could also be argued as a public policy decision prohibiting the sale of alcohol ( although arguably, an arbitrary one).
As I said, there are legal avenues open for ths sort of thing if anyone feels very strongly about it. Complaining on the internet ain't gonna change things.

RichieC

Rothmans wrote: »

Yes, and that's a public policy decision based on religion. It could also be argued as a public policy decision prohibiting the sale of alcohol ( although arguably, an arbitrary one).
As I said, there are legal avenues open for ths sort of thing if anyone feels very strongly about it. Complaining on the internet ain't gonna change things.

you're new to the internet?

Minstrel27

Rothmans wrote: »

Complaining on the internet ain't gonna change things.

You're right. Stop discussing this because we are on the internet.

Rothmans

RichieC wrote: »

you're new to the internet?

Nope, but users on this forum seem to give out about it pretty much every year and nothing has changed.