Today is Good Friday and everything is closed! It's weird to see pubs in
Ireland closed on a Friday afternoon. I passed my favorite spot,
The King's Head, to find it's doors shuttered. Further down at the end of Quay Street where a grassy area meets the
Spanish Arch (see header image) loads of picnickers lined the River Corrib. I figured they were just out basking in the beautiful
Irish Spring day. However, upon further inspection, they were all seeking refuge from the lock-out and enjoying some Good Friday cheer. McDonagh's, the famous fish and chips spot, had a queue out the door and most places that were not public houses were packed as well. I guess Good Friday is
bad for business. The strange thing about all this is that Monday is the
actual national holiday. I respect that there is a holiday on Easter Monday, but why should pubs be closed on Friday as well? You can't even go to the Off Licence to grab a few brews to enjoy at home. What else am I going to drink during the
water boil alert in Galway? Oh well...
I have loads of catching up to do with comment replies and postings about my travels this past week, so stay tuned!
James Britton | 
Reader Comments (2)
Oh no! I'll be in Dublin looking for some good Craic on Easter. Dublin don't let me down!
Jimmy CraicHead
I think we only have to worry about today and possibly Monday, since it's a national holiday. Check out the Porterhouse Brewing Co. in Temple Bar. I just went this past week, it rocks! They have real Irish stout. Stay tuned for my review in the next few days. Have a good time in Dublin!
Love your name by the way :)