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27-Sep-2012

Stocking Up For Arthur's Day

A pub close to where I work stocks up for Arthur's Day but I'm not joining the celebration.
It's not just that I don't like the taste of the 'black stuff' but I firmly believe that Arthur's Day is just a cynical marketing ploy to get
people to drink more Guinness.
And drinks giant Diageo which now owns Guinness is planning to close the local Harp brewery, bringing to an end a centuries old brewing tradition in Dundalk.
For more Guinness related pics and ranting visit http://as-i-roved-out.blogspot.ie/2012/09/why-im-not-toasting-arthur.html

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Frank Brault		30-Sep-2012 02:38
sorry that they are closing the plant. A fine image though. V

Sheila		28-Sep-2012 23:17
That is a great shame about Harp being closed down. I haven't heard of Arthur, will have to look him up.

John King		28-Sep-2012 20:23
Great photograph of this. Harp is a very fine beer and deserves to be kept going. Good for you to boycott the event. V.

Colin Storey		28-Sep-2012 18:34
Very well composed image of the pub getting ready for a busy night. v I agree with your views on the marketing ploy.

Tom LeRoy		28-Sep-2012 13:53
Cool shot of the pub and beer barrels. So sad about the local brewery, I'd not attend either. Excellent blog. V

danad		28-Sep-2012 13:49
A fine composition with the contrast silver/black and the framing. V.

Neal Nye		28-Sep-2012 10:55
Depressing news can often provide the best images. This one is no exception!

LynnH		28-Sep-2012 10:45
That's a shame about Harp being closed! I think all of Dundalk should boycott the celebration!

Peggy W		28-Sep-2012 01:33
Thats so sad :( Great shot though... V

Karen Stuebing		27-Sep-2012 22:11
That's a lot of beer. I also didn't know about the Guiness buyout. Glad you're boycotting the festival. Great image though. V.

tinkerb		27-Sep-2012 21:57
I thought it was the recycling- I confess I don't know who Authur is. Well seen

Stephanie		27-Sep-2012 21:53
Nooooooooo ~ they can't close the Harp brewery! I love Harp beer! This is a sign of the times in the US too....... :(

larose forest photos		27-Sep-2012 21:20
I didn't even realize that Guinness had been bought out! That is real shame. I have to agree with your comments. However, a very good photo here. V

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