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Archaic alcohol ban damaging for tourism, RAI chief says

The Restaurant Association of Ireland says it is time for the ban on the sale of alcohol on Good Friday to be lifted.

Archaic alcohol ban damaging for tourism, RAI chief says

Fri, 29 Mar, 2013 - 08:23

The Restaurant Association of Ireland says it is time for the ban on the sale of alcohol on Good Friday to be lifted.

Under the Intoxicating Liquor Act, bars and restaurants will not be allowed serve alcoholic beverages today.

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