Ireland’s Livers Prepare For Battle

Livers all over Ireland are preparing themselves for the traditional alcohol onslaught commonly referred to as Christmas. Bars and off-licences around the country are expected to do huge business as people bask in the glory of being able to treat every night for the next two weeks like a Saturday night.

We ventured into some local bars and pubs to sample the mood as the Christmas drinking season is finally upon us.

42 year-old Brian McCarthy from Tullamore was getting into the festive spirit already. He told us “I’ve got my wages, holiday pay and Christmas bonus and and it’s all going down my neck. It’s what Christmas was invented for.”

Brian’s friend Michael Connolly agreed and said it’s going to be one massive session from now until he goes back to work in the new year. So does Michael actually go out every night over the Christmas holidays?

“Oh God no, not every night.” he laughed. “I’m not an alcoholic lads. I’ll stay in one or two nights and just get shitfaced at home.”

Of course not everyone indulges in such shenanigans. Believe it or not there are more non-drinkers in Ireland today than ever before. Little is known about these oddballs but we spotted a couple of them quietly sipping mineral water in another bar.

Billy Healey told us “I don’t need alcohol to enjoy myself. I like waking up in the morning feeling good and remembering everything I said and did the night before.”

Lol. Whatever you say, Billy. I guess it really does take all sorts to make a world.

Meanwhile back on planet Earth, normal people are being reminded that pubs will of course be closed on Christmas day so make sure to get at least a month’s worth of drink in on Christmas eve just to be sure you don’t run out.