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The whole of Ireland is preparing for a trip to the off-licence this evening

Or as we like to call it, THE HUNGER GAMES.

Apr 17th 2014, 3:41 PM 4,430 Views 4 Comments

TONIGHT, WE WILL gather at off-licences around the country to ensure we’re not “caught out” drink-less on Good Friday, when neither a pub nor an offo will open its doors for 24 WHOLE HOURS.

As the end of the afternoon draws ever closer, there’s a frantic feeling in the air. Who will make it to the off-licence on time? Will they have your favourite beer left? Will you be stuck with a cheap bottle of Merlot?

Happy Off-Licence Day, and may the odds be ever in your favour.

Oh, we will be

surprised twitter is so busy. Thought you'd all be at the off licence stocking up for GOOD FRIDAY!
— Ed Lee Photography (@EdSligo) April 17, 2014

Source: Eddie Lee/Twitter

We wouldn’t dare forget it

The Thursday before Good Friday, I expect the ancient tradition of a mad dash to the off license will be fully respected by most
— Andy (@ImACultHero) April 17, 2014

Source: The Andy Institute/Twitter

Attaboy, Luther

Just in off-licence getting Thursday's stash when bloke reminded me tomorrow was #GoodFriday. So I bought double the amount! Take that, God!
— Luther Profane (@LutherProfane) April 17, 2014

Source: Luther Profane/Twitter

But…it is a disaster, of sorts

It's bad Friday tomorrow which basically means we should all raid the local offo because it feels like an apocalypse... Just me? :/
— Clair Rooney Dolan (@ClairRooney) April 17, 2014

Source: Clairy Rooney/Twitter

BUY INTO IT, LIZ!

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WHAT? There are queues already?!

Usual practise here.... Can't drink on Good Friday so the off-licence is out the door today. #Ireland
— Rachel Lynch (@Rachel_Lynchx) April 17, 2014

Source: Rachel Ní Loingsigh/Twitter

We need to get out of here. Meet you at Spar, yeah?

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The whole of Ireland is preparing for a trip to the off-licence this evening