Should Good Friday be an official public holiday? Ireland's total annual number of public holidays is ten. The average among EU member states is 12. We asked two people to join our WhatsApp group to discuss whether Good Friday should be an official public holiday Upfront • 07 Apr 23
Should Good Friday be an official public holiday? Ireland's total annual number of public holidays is ten. The average among EU member states is 12. We asked two people to join our WhatsApp group to discuss whether Good Friday should be an official public holiday Upfront • 07 Apr 23
Stations of the cross finally completed after 60 years Handcrafted stations of the cross, which were started in Kenya nearly 60 years ago, are finally being completed in Ireland. Ireland • 19 Apr 19
Stations of the cross finally completed after 60 years Handcrafted stations of the cross, which were started in Kenya nearly 60 years ago, are finally being completed in Ireland. Ireland • 19 Apr 19
Higgins signs Bill allowing drink sales on Good Friday The Bill allowing pubs to sell alcohol on Good Friday has been signed into law by President Michael D Higgins. Politics • 31 Jan 18
Higgins signs Bill allowing drink sales on Good Friday The Bill allowing pubs to sell alcohol on Good Friday has been signed into law by President Michael D Higgins. Politics • 31 Jan 18
Time called on Good Friday alcohol ban Justin McCarthy examines the lifting of the Intoxicating Liquor Act, which obliged pubs to close on Good Friday. Analysis and Comment • 25 Jan 18
Time called on Good Friday alcohol ban Justin McCarthy examines the lifting of the Intoxicating Liquor Act, which obliged pubs to close on Good Friday. Analysis and Comment • 25 Jan 18
Dáil approves sale of alcohol on Good Friday The Dáil has passed legislation to allow the sale of alcohol on Good Friday and it will now go to the President to be signed into law. Politics • 25 Jan 18
Dáil approves sale of alcohol on Good Friday The Dáil has passed legislation to allow the sale of alcohol on Good Friday and it will now go to the President to be signed into law. Politics • 25 Jan 18
Seanad passes bill to end Good Friday alcohol ban Legislation to end the 90-year prohibition on pubs opening on Good Friday has passed all stages in the Seanad. Politics • 19 Jul 17
Seanad passes bill to end Good Friday alcohol ban Legislation to end the 90-year prohibition on pubs opening on Good Friday has passed all stages in the Seanad. Politics • 19 Jul 17
