Good Friday has been confirmed as the day Munster will take on arch rivals Leinster in Thomond Park. The city usually benefits hugely for Munster's home matches, however it is not to be this year, as pubs around the city will loose out due to licencing laws, which permits the sale of alcohol on Good Friday in pubs.
Cllr Gerry McLaughlin (Labour) said "its a pity the match is being played on Good Friday"
Cllr Maria Byrne ( FG ), whose family own and operate Bobby Byrnes's Bar in the city has said "the Limerick economy will loose out hugely and the atmosphere wont be the same as previous match days in the city"
The Mayor Of Limerick Kevin Kiely ( FG ) has blasted it as,
"outdated" and "stupid" laws which prevent alcohol being served on Good Friday.
We have to move on from this situation. As far as I am concerned, these laws are outdated and ridiculous, and if we have to compete as a modern European city, we have to forget about these stupid laws"
The only Establishments allowed to sell alcohol on Good Friday in Ireland are hotels. They are allowed to sell alcohol to their guests staying at the hotel and to customers eating in the hotel restaurant.
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