Pub offers sick notes if Ireland wins tonight

Louise Walsh

If Ireland wins tonight, one Meath pub has 'sorted' sick notes for sore-headed revellers.

Sweeneys of Kilbride, Co Meath have already been inundated with calls to reserve seats in front of the big screen for tonight's all-important soccer match between Ireland and Czechia.

But staff have gone one step further and organised sick notes for anyone not able to make work on Friday.

The crucial letter by bar manager Darren Cooper states: "This is to certify that the bearer of this note is unfit for work duties on Friday, 27th March due to exceptional circumstances.

"Following last night's events, recovery time is deemed medically necessary, particularly in the event of an Ireland victory.

"This note is valid for collection from the bar upon confirmation of said victory.

"We appreciate your understanding during this difficult time."

Darren said the pub was getting a huge reaction to the sick note.

"Sure it's all part of the craic. Our marketing department came up with the idea after we mentioned that if Ireland wins, there'd be no-one at work on Friday.

"It's probably the biggest match in 20 years so a huge build up. We've been getting calls all week asking to reserve seats in front of the big screen.

"Hopefully we will be dolling out these certs tonight after a victory."