I am planning a trip to Eire during Easter time. I'd appreciate any information about ITM scene considering that time. Eg. are all session closed at Easter? Are even all the pubs closed? Are threre any ITM events (especially on Dublin - Sligo axis)
I was in Ireland last Easter. Pubs are closed on Good Friday, but Thursday night is a hot night as patrons flock to get ready for the Friday drought. We found the week to be quiet, with not many sessions and they were few and far between. We had no trouble with restaurants, though...and the groceries still sell wine and beer on Good Friday--go figure.
Easter in Ireland
Easter in Ireland
I am planning a trip to Eire during Easter time. I'd appreciate any information about ITM scene considering that time. Eg. are all session closed at Easter? Are even all the pubs closed? Are threre any ITM events (especially on Dublin - Sligo axis)
Thank You
# Posted on March 1st 2007 by Jani
Re: Easter in Ireland
When I went in 1978 the pubs (Galway city) were shut on Good Friday. I don't know the situation regarding this today.
# Posted on March 1st 2007 by nicholas
Re: Easter in Ireland
Plenty happening on the Saturday and Sunday, though.
# Posted on March 1st 2007 by nicholas
Re: Easter in Ireland
The pubs are closed in the Republic on Good Friday but they are open in the North. Maybe somebody from up there could advise of some good sessions?
# Posted on March 1st 2007 by saidhbh
Re: Easter in Ireland
The Roscommon Fleadh Cheoil (Easter Sunday & Monday) may be worth checking out as it falls on your Dublin / Sligo axis - see http://comhaltas.ie/events/detail/roscommon_fleadh_2007/
# Posted on March 1st 2007 by Bannerman
Re: Easter in Ireland
Thank you very much for the Roscommon tip. I'll certainly check it out! I am very relieved that the Good Friday seems to be only quiet day.
# Posted on March 1st 2007 by Jani
Re: Easter in Ireland
Don't expect a drink on good friday
oh - and try book a restaurant too - a lot of these close coz they make all the profits on the booze and can't sell it.
# Posted on March 2nd 2007 by stripthewillow
Re: Easter in Ireland
I was in Ireland last Easter. Pubs are closed on Good Friday, but Thursday night is a hot night as patrons flock to get ready for the Friday drought. We found the week to be quiet, with not many sessions and they were few and far between. We had no trouble with restaurants, though...and the groceries still sell wine and beer on Good Friday--go figure.
# Posted on March 4th 2007 by GertieCranker