Gardai have commandeered raided sheebens for much needed stress relief as they continue to enforce Level 5 restrictions.
The illegal pubs, which have been popping up around the country, will now serve as makeshift Garda Social Clubs.
“It’s been a tough year,” said a Garda spokersperson. “At least in the first lockdown we got a bit of sun at the checkpoints. Now we’re out in the cold and rain, and it’s fecking miserable.
And worse, none of our friends or neighbours will talk to us as they’re all afraid of getting fined. The least we can expect in return is a bit of peace and a few pints”
DTTN was welcomed to a local shebeen by Gardai and enjoyed watching the game on a 70 inch screen, some quality stout and a quick game of pool.
“I’ve been a pioneer for 34 years,” said one Guard as he knocked back several triple whiskey and cokes, “but enforcing this lockdown has driven me to drink. I’m just so tired.”
Other Gardai concurred, stating that the public needed to understand how much having to stop and talk to every gobshite on the road makes them really need a drink.