‘No offie is spared’: 10 of the most Irish tweets ahead of Good Friday
Tomorrow, Good Friday, all of the Republic of Ireland's pubs and off-licences will be closed, with most restaurants also banned from selling alcohol.
As it's the only other day aside from Christmas Day when alcohol cannot be sold here, people tend to get pretty panicked.
But – as comedian Frankie Boyle learned when he suggested he might be playing to his first "sober audience" in Dublin tomorrow – there are ways around every law.
Off to Dublin where, due to Good Friday, I may play to my first sober audience
— Frankie Boyle (@frankieboyle) March 24, 2016
@frankieboyle Don't worry. We long ago mastered the off-licence skill of turning Good Friday into grrrrrreat Friday 🙂
— Colm Mac Aindreasa (@colm_mac) March 24, 2016
Like pillaging the country's off-licences today, Thursday, for example.
One look at Twitter confirms that yep, that's exactly what most people are planning to do.
This lad is taking no chances – he's bringing the whole squad
Heading into the offo with the crew in advance of Good Friday pic.twitter.com/6z4x79PUSp
— Glenn Fitzpatrick (@glennthefitz) March 24, 2016
Even Bishop Brennan is in on the whole thing
The DH Off Licence is open and ready for you #stockupforeaster pic.twitter.com/b7dz08sRNE
— The Dark Horse (@TheDarkHorseDub) March 24, 2016
And keeping in the religious theme, here's the REAL meaning of H-O-L-Y Thursday
High
Off
Licence
YieldThursday
— Paul McCluskey (@pjmccluskey) March 24, 2016
We're loving this poem
'Twas the eve of Good Friday
when all thru the land
not an offie was spared from the rush for contrabandDrink responsibly this Dry Friday
— Tim (@TimForde) March 24, 2016
Oh, and this one
#GoodFriday on the way, good pints here to stay, go out have your say, or sit at home and have a good pray. #Ireland2016
— Nathan Wheeler (@NathanWheeler44) March 24, 2016
'PLEASE, GIVE ME ANYTHING YOU HAVE'
Scenes at the off license later ahead of #GoodFriday: pic.twitter.com/u5ewShRDc7
— Eleanore Hutch (@elehutch) March 24, 2016
It's not just alcohol we'll be saying goodbye to
All you people panicking about Good Friday booze, you should be panicking about stocking up on Mini Eggs because their season is almost over
— Louise Bruton (@luberachi) March 23, 2016
Tomorrow's motto: Be Prepared
Someone is very clever and organised.
Someone has stocked up with wine in advance of weekend (Good Friday).
Yes, that is me.— Mazzy K (@MazzyK) March 22, 2016
Someone needs to erect a warning sign at Dublin Airport arrivals
There is something amusing about seeing thirsty & confused tourists in the city wondering why they can't buy alcohol in IRELAND! #goodfriday
— Gerard Wallace (@flcjacket) April 3, 2015
Of course, there are some perks to this kinda-sorta Bank Holiday
when you learn that payday is tomorrow. God bless you Easter #goodfriday #greatfriday
— Aoife KC (@TheAlphaNail) March 23, 2016
