The history of Ireland’s old fashioned licensing laws
Historian Diarmaid Ferriter talks to Conor Pope about Ireland's relationship with the pub
In The News · [email protected]
October 31, 202226m 14s
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Show Notes
Have you ever wondered why pubs and nightclubs in Ireland have a very strict closing time, whereas the rest of Europe has a more relaxed approach to how their public houses operate. It comes down to our centuries-old licensing laws, which Justice Minister Helen McEntee last week promised, would finally be reformed. In this episode, historian Diarmaid Ferriter talks to Conor Pope about the antiquated laws and why Ireland’s attitude to drinking and socialising as far back as the 19th century, still has an effect today.
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