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Pubs to open in Limerick on Good Friday

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    #62
    Spud83
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    orourkeda wrote: »
    For arguments sake say a religious group (not necessarily catholic) called for McDonalds to be closed on good friday do you really believe that there'd be the same level of reaction to the pubs being closed for a rugby match.

    No there wouldn't be the same reaction. We would all have a good laugh about it and then move on because we would know it would never happen.


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    #63
    Risteard
    Registered Users Posts: 2,698 ✭✭✭Risteard


    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.

    Who says we can't? I've been to plenty of rugby matches without drink. But people like to have fun. As it's a Friday evening, I'm sure that a lot of the travelling Leinster supporters will be staying the night in Limerick and I'm sure they'd like to socialise with the opposition fans after the match. Where would this take place if there's no pubs? Burger King? Like it or not, pubs and clubs are in general the main place for socialising for adults in the evening, not everyone who goes to a pub drinks.

    I'm sick of this attitude that pubs are just where people go to get ****faced. I know people that come out on Saturday nights and student nights that don't drink. It's a place to meet people and discuss things.

    Anyway this is a ridiculous law, private business people should be allowed open their business any time they see fit and yes that does include Christmas Day if they choose to do so.


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    #64
    Dave!
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    orourkeda wrote: »
    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.

    I hope so too :)


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    #65
    Twin-go
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    orourkeda wrote: »
    For arguments sake say a religious group (not necessarily catholic) called for McDonalds to be closed on good friday do you really believe that there'd be the same level of reaction to the pubs being closed for a rugby match.

    Yes, and it would be very funny. Some silly religion (Not Cathloic) is trying to close Micky Ds on Good Friday.


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    #66
    Spud83
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    orourkeda wrote: »
    Why do you need a few to enjoy the match.

    Thats your problem. Not the popes

    What the **** business is it of yours, or the states, or the popes, if I do? Thats my point its not your business or anyone else. So why should they be telling me when and why I can't drink.


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    #67
    orourkeda
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    Dave! wrote: »
    I hope so too :)

    They wouldnt. Thats my argument. This all about booze and money. Not choice or any anti religious sentiment.

    People cant get through the day without booze. Somehow I cant see people getting as exercised over their Big Mac meal


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    #68
    Saint_Mel
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    They should put big screens in all the Parish Halls up and down the country to show the match. Free in and open a mineral bar :D


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    #69
    orourkeda
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    Twin-go wrote: »
    Yes

    No.


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    #70
    orourkeda
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    Spud83 wrote: »
    What the **** business is it of yours, or the states, or the popes, if I do? Thats my point its not your business or anyone else. So why should they be telling me when and why I can't drink.

    The point is that you dont need a pub to drink. Drink your brains out. Fine.


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    #71
    bonerm
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    Rugger Buggers 3-0 Kiddie Buggers


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    #72
    Speak Now
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    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, if that was the case the whole of Leinster and Munster could argue the case for pubs opening.


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    #73
    phasers
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    MaybeLogic wrote: »
    Instead of shoving them up little kiddies'.
    :D


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    #74
    Dave!
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    orourkeda wrote: »
    The point is that you dont need a pub to drink. Drink your brains out. Fine.
    And what if I want to drink in a pub?


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    #75
    Minstrel27
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    When will this law be dropped for the whole country. It is outrageous that this restriction is still in place because of a church tradition.

    If it was dropped because the publicans in Limerick will lose earnings then what about publicans elsewhere. Munster v Leinster always gets a good crowd at my local.


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    #76
    Twin-go
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    orourkeda wrote: »
    The point is that you dont need a pub to drink. Drink your brains out. Fine.

    The point is, it's a silly, out of date law.

    Any you don't need the Pubs to be closed to prove you a good Catholic.


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    #77
    Spud83
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    orourkeda wrote: »
    The point is that you dont need a pub to drink. Drink your brains out. Fine.

    Actually you do, as its illegal to do it on the street, and I might not fancy calling around to random houses in Limerick to see who would let me in to have a drink.


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    #78
    drkpower
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    orourkeda wrote: »
    They wouldnt. Thats my argument. This all about booze and money. Not choice or any anti religious sentiment.

    People cant get through the day without booze. Somehow I cant see people getting as exercised over their Big Mac meal

    Booze costs money, so I suppose you are right to that extent. If the sale of meat was banned on Good Friday, I think people would be extremely exercised, dont you?

    If there is a good reason for a restriction on the availability of alcohol (or meat) then most people will live with it; if there is no good reason for a restriction, only the feeble-minded do not question it.


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    #79
    Drummerboy2
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    This could be a double edged sword. When you consider that a lot of businesses close on Good Friday. Will they now open, which would mean that lots of people who now, have the day off, will have to work.

    Overall though, I delighted they pubs are going to be open. What are the opening and closing times for the day.


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    #80
    bonerm
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    Minstrel27 wrote: »
    When will this law be dropped for the whole country.

    When 86% of the population of the country are no longer "catholic". Majority rules don't ya know.


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    #81
    Minstrel27
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    Drummerboy2 wrote: »
    What are the opening and closing times for the day.

    6pm - 11.30pm


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    #82
    Spud83
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    bonerm wrote: »
    When 86% of the population of the country are no longer "catholic". Majority rules don't ya know.

    Ha, how many of them people are practicing catholics? Is there some where I can sign to get off that list?


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    #83
    doolox
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    The Law needs to be completely changed. It is nonsense that a person in Limerick can legally drink on Good Friday and one elsewhere cannot.
    The government should have no say in policing the drinking habits of people on a day of religious significance to only a part of the population.
    If there is no public order, health or financial issue with the serving of alcohol on a particular day then the law should not be interfering with trade on that day. Opening hours should be standardised and set out regardless of what day it is. Christmas and Good Friday restrictions should be abolished.

    With modern working practices such as shift work and 24-hour operations the time os drinking is no longer a big issue as it once was. Our licencing laws were introduced as a wartime (WW1) measure to ensure the labouring classes would not be late for work the next morning, when most people worked 9-5, they do not apply in the modern world of drugs, off licence sales or non-standard workin arrangements and shift work which we face today.
    This exemption and the whole exemption culture surrounding the licencing laws puts the law into disrepute and needs to be got rid of.


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    #84
    Twin-go
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    Drummerboy2 wrote: »
    This could be a double edged sword. When you consider that a lot of businesses close on Good Friday. Will they now open, which would mean that lots of people who now, have the day off, will have to work.

    Overall though, I delighted they pubs are going to be open. What are the opening and closing times for the day.

    Good Friday is not a public holiday. why should people have a day off unless they booked it as a holiday?

    Opening time 6.30pm to 11.30pm I think.


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    #85
    sron
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    I don't understand why people think this is a victory for secularisation. The ban was retracted because publicans couldn't stick the idea of not getting as much money as they possibly can. If it had anything to do with freedom from religion this hoo-hah would have happened every year since about 15-20 years ago.


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    #86
    Gigiwagga
    Registered Users Posts: 343 ✭✭Gigiwagga


    Yeah great burn down all those dirty scumbag headshops because someone died taking magic mushrooms 5 or 6 years ago while they were pissed, but we must have our precious drink, to get s***faced as often as possible.
    Drink, drink f****n' drink is responsible for thousands of deaths in this country every year, thousands of physical injury incidents and family abuse and neglect situations. But of course alcohol is a beverage right, part of the wonderful irish tradition.
    Bunch of f***** hypocrites.


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    #87
    chopperbyrne
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    orourkeda, would you be happy if a law was passed based on recommendations from the RC Church that prohibited any meat from being served on Good Friday?


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    #88
    Twin-go
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    bonerm wrote: »
    When 86% of the population of the country are no longer "catholic". Majority rules don't ya know.

    Going to church makes you no more a catholic than standing in a garage makes you a car.:D


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    #89
    Speak Now
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    All the pubs in the country should open regardless now of this stupid law.
    They'll hardly be all brought to court.
    If it's ok for the egg chasers it should ok for all.


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    #90
    Spud83
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    info@williamrua wrote: »
    Yeah great burn down all those dirty scumbag headshops because someone died taking magic mushrooms 5 or 6 years ago while they were pissed, but we must have our precious drink, to get s***faced as often as possible.
    Drink, drink f****n' drink is responsible for thousands of deaths in this country every year, thousands of physical injury incidents and family abuse and neglect situations. But of course alcohol is a beverage right, part of the wonderful irish tradition.
    Bunch of f***** hypocrites.

    Is the difference not one can be enjoyed in moderation? While one can kill you or do serious damage in one go? I haven't been keeping update on the headshop **** I have to say.


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    #91
    bonerm
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    Spud83 wrote: »
    Ha, how many of them people are practicing catholics? Is there some where I can sign to get off that list?
    Twin-go wrote: »
    Going to church makes you no more a catholic than standing in a garage makes you a car.:D

    I agree and I hope you'll both remember as much at next years census. The church can automatically claim us all if they like but the very least we can do is not have that false figure recognised when it comes to the decision making processes of this country.


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