Rugby fans hoping to have Good Friday drink ban lifted

Efforts are continuing to have Limerick city's pubs opened on Good Friday for rugby fans.

All alcohol is prohibited from being sold on Good Friday making it a controversial decision to schedule Munster's clash with Leinster on the day.

Mayor Kevin Kiely is backing the vintners application to the city’s District Court for a special exemption to allow them to open between 7pm and midnight.

Munster rugby games at Thomond Park are usually worth more than €10m to the city.