It is far better to drink in the public house than in the home

THERE are three references to the consumption of stout in Christy Moore’s much-loved song from the ’80s, Lisdoonvarna.

It is doubtful if Guinness complained then about the positive references to the alcoholic liquid dotted throughout the song, even if its brand name was not used. For those who don’t remember, the song was about the “craic” of going to a major music festival and “drink” more than played its part in all that went on and was celebrated for it.