'The novelty of BYO booze is still there - we're not cashing in on new legislation' - Good Friday BD Festival promoterWhen it kicked off as Barn Dance back in 2007 the festival was promoted as the ultimate Good Friday event for those who wanted to get around the legislation and imbibe on the day with its hugely popular 'bring your own' booze policy. The prohibition of the sale of alcohol on Good Friday in Ireland had been around since the Intoxicating Liquor Act of 1927 and BD Festival with its BYO policy and music line-up offered arguably the most enjoyable way to get around it. While there will be a licensed bar selling alcohol on site at Glendalough House for the first time, the BYO policy will remain in place. Eleven years in the festival has also grown "its own legs", says Brian, so the novelty of drinking on Good Friday has not been its biggest selling point in recent years. Tickets for BD Festival on March 30 are available on Eventbrite.ie and are currently priced at €45.00 + €4.50 Fee.

Source: Irish Independent February 01, 2018 16:30 UTC