Dry Friday

Today is Good Friday. Traditionally, Ireland closes down it's pubs and prohibits the sale of liquor on this hallowed day. I witnessed it first-hand, noticing the liquor section of the local convenience store roped off today. No liquor is to be sold on Good Friday . . .

Unless you happen to be going to the big rugby match in Limerick. Muenster hosted Leinster today (the two Irish rugby powerhouses) and the city of Limerick was given an exemption from the prohibition since, I guess, it's impossible to enjoy rugby unless your drunk. I can also personally attest to this. The one rugby match that I attended was much more fun because I was sloshed.

The funny thing is the home team that the exception was made for (Muenster) lost the match. Could it be that the Good Lord took exception to the T-shirts that were being printed for the match that said things like: "Officially bigger than the Catholic Church - Muenster Rugby" or "Mass will now take place at Thomond Park."

I subscribe to the theory that it's not a good idea to throw sand in God's face.