Extra.ie· 4h ago· 1 min read
A judge has told a court that those travelling to the month-long matchmaking festival in Lisdoonvarna in Co. Clare in September will ‘have to get their courting done early’.
Judge Adrian Harris made the comment at Ennis District Court after rejecting an application for a special licence for all pubs in the town to serve alcohol until 2.30am across four weekends in September for the famous festival.
Judge Harris said that instead alcohol can be served until 1.30am after a Garda objection to the 2.30am application.
Judge Adrian Harris. Pic: Supplied
After making the ruling, Judge Harris said: ‘Let the message go out – they are going to have to get their courting done early.’
Sergeant Conor Barrett of Ennistymon Garda Station told the court that he was seeking the earlier closing time as Garda resources in Clare will be stretched during the month of September with the Amgen Irish Open…
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