Family members of the man have given updates on his condition. An 84-year-old man has been critically injured after he fell from a cross during a crucifixion reenactment on Good Friday (April 19). The reenactment was with the Vandalia Community Christian Church took place at the Masonic Cemetery off of Route 33 in Weston, West […]

1 year ago

An early start to a historic day. Considering that today is the first Good Friday in 91 years that pubs are allowed to open in Ireland, it’s understandable that folks will want to make the most of the day that’s in it. In a couple of places in Dublin, they weren’t long getting the pints […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). It’s really happening. After 91 years, pubs across the country are set to open their doors on Good Friday. What a time to be alive! For many people, this will be the first time they have ever had a pint in the pub on a Good […]

8 years ago

Make Friday good again. This coming Good Friday will mark the first time in 90 years that Irish pubs are permitted to sell alcohol following the change in licensing laws earlier this year. To celebrate this historic event, Slattery’s Pub in Beggars Bush in Dublin has committed to “keeping the ‘Good’ in Good Friday” by […]

8 years ago

Now that the Good Friday alcohol ban has been lifted, Cork is turning it into Great Friday this year. Over the course of the Bank Holiday weekend, the iconic Cork Cricket Club will become the headquarters for the inaugural ‘Spirit Of The City’ Festival. Festival organiser Kevin Collins of the festival has said that he […]

8 years ago

We’ll admit we’re tempted. The law that prohibited the sale of alcohol on Good Friday has only just been lifted. Event organisers have evidently been busy at work; a pub crawl for Friday, 30 March has already been announced. Taking place in Dublin, the exact locations have yet to be been revealed. Indeed, interested parties […]

8 years ago