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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Sophie Collins

Can I buy alcohol on Good Friday in Ireland? Everything you need to know from rules to opening hours

Good Friday is a religious holiday in Ireland that traditionally saw the sale of alcohol banned as a sign of respect.

The 1927 Intoxicating Liquor Act was brought into force to ensure all retailers were prohibited from selling any alcohol, with fines and other sanctions in place for those who disobeyed.

However, in 2018, the laws around its sale on Good Friday were lifted and meant that pubs and shops could sell drinks on this day for the first time in more than 90 years.

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