Publicans: Why should pubs be forced to close on Good Friday because of law passed in 1927?

Publicans have renewed the fight to get pubs opened on Good Friday, claiming the ban on the sale of drink is archaic.

Publicans: Why should pubs be forced to close on Good Friday because of law passed in 1927?

Publicans have renewed the fight to get pubs opened on Good Friday, claiming the ban on the sale of drink is archaic.

Vintners are asking the Government once again to open bars and hope to use the precedent for a rugby match in Limerick to cash in on the Republic of Ireland soccer international in Dublin on March 25.

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