Is it true that no alcohol is served in Ireland on Good Friday?

Question

I hope not cos guess who has booked a stag do in Cork for that weekend?

Answer 1

It's true...

....but who says you can't drink on good Friday?! ; )

stock up the day before (don't leave untill the last minute as the queues are terrible). Good Friday can be great fun even without the pubs and clubs.

also, listen out for any clubs that might be opening their doors at midnight. it isn't common but sometimes 1 or 2 clubs will open the second Saturday technically starts. They know we cant go a whole night without a drink in a pub/club

Answer 2

if ur booked into a hotel u will get drink in cork, I always do (lol)

Answer 3

I think you should be able to get alcohol in a hotel only if you are a resident.  You may also be able to get drink on a train or ferry.

Either that or get someone to stock up for you or bring your own,that might be cheaper.

Answer 4

Yep, and Christmas Day.  The pubs aren't allowed to be open.  However, many people get around that by stocking up at the off-license beforehand (cos they're closed on those days too), and having friends round at home.

Answer 5

Awweee noooo. that's a kick in the face.

your bang on, no alcohol served on good Friday. pubs call last order early the day before to clear everyone out of the pub early. and everyone ends up going to the pub on the Saturday, it does be packed coz God Forbid we go one day without alcohol.

you should see the queues at the off license the day before!!!!!

Answer 6

Very true, all pubs, bars, off licences closed all day

Answer 7

i don't know about alchol but i know they don't serve meat that day.... it has something to do w/ the catholic holiday

Answer 8

yes!

Answer 9

You'll be wanting Donegal then ;).

Answer 10

yes this 100% true,

no alcohol is served in pubs,clubs or shops in ireland good friday.

everybody stocks up the day before *

No alcohol is sold legally anywhere in the Republic of Ireland Good Friday

Answer 11

Looks like you are going to have to change plans - or the date anyway !

There are 2 'dry' days in Ireland (Republic) Good Friday and Christmas day.

Answer 12

ha ha stinger, just stock up the day before.

Answer 13

Pubs, nightclubs and off-licences are closed in Ireland on Good Friday, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

You'd be alright if it's just the Friday, you can always buy something at the Duty Free on the way over. Saturday and Sunday the pubs are open and it's business as usual.

I suggest looking for somewhere to enjoy a good meal on Friday night, not sure if you'll be able to get wine with your meal though. But it would be good for you to see Cork while sober.

Answer 14

Yes it is true no pubs or off licences open at all even the alcohol section in the supermarkets are closed off.

Answer 15

Yes, it's true but here in the rural west you can find pubs that will serve with the curtains closed as long the landlord knows you.

Answer 16

The Republic of Ireland is alcohol free on Good Friday. However Northern Ireland pubs are open in the evening but closed all afternoon.

Answer 17

Yep......all pubs & off-licences are closed on Good Friday so cant buy any that day. You'll have to stack up the day before & drink in the hotel!!

Orla C....pubs are open on Christmas eve

Answer 18

yes it is true

Answer 19

CORK!!

Come 2 Donegal

Drink 365/24

Answer 20

Go to Northern Ireland on Good Friday.

We infidels up North sell alcohol that day, lol.