After the campaign to let Irish pubs to stay open on Good Friday this year, Minister Frances Fitzgerald has decided to NOT lift the ban. 

She told RTE today that she "won't be doing it this year," but then continued to say that there's hope in the future as the alcohol legislation will be revised. 

The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) said that they are all disappointed by the minister's outcome to change the law this year. 

"This is a lost opportunity not just for publicans but for the capital city and the tourist sector as a whole," said LVA's chief executive Donall O'Keeffe.

"Once again thousands of tourists and holiday goers are going to be at a loss wondering why they can’t go to a pub for a drink."

There's always next year, lads!