Twitter reacts to the pubs opening on Good Friday for the first time in over 90 years

Pubs in Ireland are allowed to sell alcohol on Good Friday for the first time in over 90 years and people on Twitter have a lot of opinions about it.

The ban was overturned earlier this year after years of campaigning by those working in the hospitality industry who lost revenue each year during the busy Easter weekend.

Already today many people have stopped in for a quick daytime pint, enjoying the novelty of it all.

Social media has been rife with people posting photos of their legally purchased drinks.

But some are lamenting the loss of the unique traditions that were created by the ban on alcohol.

Brian Conlon from Slattery’s pub pulls one of the first legal pints at 7am this Good Friday morning. The ban on selling alcohol on this day was lifted in January #historic #GoodFriday pic.twitter.com/Z8EPTe5PKu

— Gail Conway (@gailconwaymedia) March 30, 2018

I can go to the pub Tomorrow #goodfriday pic.twitter.com/uD4yCXPq2k

— Lil Dave 🌈 (@slattsDave77) March 29, 2018

First good Friday in 90 years that pubs can serve alcohol... Can't have a drink as I'm pregnant.. 🙄 There will always be next year 💖 #GoodFriday

— Bee ❣️ (@WillowandMammy) March 30, 2018

When you're stuck in the office and all your mates are in the pub #GoodFriday pic.twitter.com/7lNxdibK70

— BOYLE Sports (@BoyleSports) March 30, 2018

How to celebrate #GoodFriday in Ireland @Pontifex pic.twitter.com/M8ONKDcS2o

— Ireland Simpsons Fans (@iresimpsonsfans) March 30, 2018

- Digital Desk