Landlord reports queues of drinkers at 7am after 90-year ban is finally overturned Ireland lifted a nine-decade ban on serving alcohol on Good Friday,prompting an early flurry of drinkers fervent to experience the novelty of ordering a pint on the holy day.
Brian Conlon, of Slatterys Bar on Capel Street in central Dublin was one of the first to pull a legal Good Friday pint. It was busier than normal this morning. When I opened up at 7am there were queues at the front door, and ” he said. “I judge people were more coming in for the novelty factor that it was the first time in 90-odd years that you could legally have a drink.” Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk