Pub-goers enjoy free drinks around Ireland thanks to musician Paul Heaton

Paul Heaton performing on The Word Arena at the Latitude festival, held in Henham Park in Southwold, Suffolk.

People have been enjoying free drinks in pubs all over Ireland and Britain courtesy of musician Paul Heaton, who is celebrating his 60th birthday.

The former Housemartins and The Beautiful South artist announced on Saturday that he would be putting money behind the bar at 60 pubs in Ireland and Britain in lieu of his intended tour.