Gardai have confirmed alcohol sales restrictions for St Patrick's Day in Dublin city centre, while special nationwide rules will also apply on March 17. restrictions for St Patrick's Day in As Ireland prepares for St Patrick's Day celebrations, revellers are reminded that alcohol sales in supermarkets and off-licences will be delayed, with even stricter restrictions in Dublin city Beyond Dublin, unique licensing laws apply nationwide for St Patrick's Day. While alcohol is usually available from 10.30am on Mondays, the sale of alcohol is delayed until 12.30pm every March 17. Off-licences, including supermarkets, are only permitted to sell alcohol between 12.30pm and 10pm on St Patrick's Day - two hours later than usual. Don't be surprised if some off-licences are open for fewer hours this weekend. In terms of alcohol sales, off-licences, including supermarkets, can legally sell alcohol on St. Patrick's Day from Over 1,000 gardai will be on duty for Dublin's St Patrick’s Day celebrations Credit: Niall Carson/PA Wire 4 The huge policing operation has been planned for months Credit: PAUL FAITH/AFP via As St Patrick's Day approaches, alcohol sales in Ireland will be restricted. Supermarkets and off-licences can only sell alcohol from 12.30pm to 10pm on March 17, unlike the usual 10.30am start on Mondays. In Dublin city centre, alcohol sales will be delayed until after the St Patrick's Day parade. Don't be surprised if some off-licences are open for fewer hours this weekend. In terms of alcohol sales, off-licences, including supermarkets, can legally sell alcohol on St. Patrick's Day from The Licensed Vintners Association has said that all pubs in Dublin city centre will be open for all permitted hours on St Patrick's Day. The clarification comes as reports emerged about a voluntary Dublin city centre off-licence and supermarkets will not sell alcohol until 4pm on St Patrick’s Day and gardaí will be restricting access to Temple Bar in a bid to make the celebrations as safe Off-licences across the country this St Patrick's Day will open their doors later than expected. Alcohol can be sold in off-licences from 10.30am Monday to Saturday, but that changes to 12.30pm on For off-licences (including supermarkets), alcohol can be sold at these hours: Monday to Saturday from 10.30am to 10pm, and Sunday and St Patrick's Day from 12.30pm to 10pm." When it comes to the sale of alcohol, off-licences, including supermarkets, are allowed to sell it on St Patrick's Day between the hours of 12.30pm to 10pm, as is the rules for Sunday's. On For off-licences (including supermarkets), alcohol can be sold at these hours: Monday to Saturday from 10.30am to 10pm, and Sunday and St Patrick’s Day from 12.30pm to 10pm." For off-licences (including supermarkets), alcohol can be sold at these hours: Monday to Saturday from 10.30 am to 10 pm, and Sunday and St Patrick’s Day from 12.30 pm to 10 pm." Meanwhile, pubs and restaurants across Ireland are expected to operate as normal, meaning alcohol can be served between 10.30am and 11.30pm on St Patrick’s Day This allows staff to enjoy the day. Citizens Information has rules for alcohol sales. Off-licenses sell alcohol at set times. They can sell from 10:30 AM to 10 PM Monday to Saturday. On Sundays and St. Patrick’s Day, it’s 12:30 PM to 10 PM. Pubs and restaurants can open as usual. They can serve alcohol from 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM. Gardai have confirmed they will be enforcing restrictions on the sale of alcohol in Dublin city centre on St Patrick's Day. Pubs have confirmed their opening and closing hours for Friday. For off-licences (including supermarkets), alcohol can be sold at these hours: Monday to Saturday from 10:30am to 10:00pm; Sunday and St Patrick’s Day from 12:30pm to 10:00 pm; Types of alcohol licences. There are a number of types of licences with different conditions attached. For off-licences (including supermarkets), alcohol can be sold at these hours: Monday to Saturday from 10.30am to 10pm, and Sunday and St Patrick's Day from 12.30pm to 10pm." Off-licences, including supermarkets, are only permitted to sell alcohol between 12.30pm and 10pm on St Patrick’s Day - two hours later than usual. However, individual stores may implement their This time also applies to St Patrick's Day. For other bank holidays, alcohol can be purchased from 10.30am - 10pm. Christmas Day falls on a Saturday this year which means Monday, December 27 and
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