St Patrick’s Day at Moynihan’s

Tobi Hughes·
Madeira News

Bee With Us celebrate paddy’s day at Moynihan’s.

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  2. Probably to join in, I jest, its not funny at all. If the photo is not an historical one then this flies in the face of all the government is doing.

    1. It met all the regulations, including social distancing and observing the curfew. It was no different from any other bar in daytime, except that it was more fun.

  3. I wish the UK was more like Madeira. The lockdowns won’t end if you keep accepting them.

  4. We did get a visit from the police . Thankfully we had correct social distancing .it is mixed with some old photos . But it was a very good safe day Sinéad Moynihan

  5. I am surprised that the pub is promoting this, as it does seem to be treating COVID with some contempt? Not sure what the rules are in Madeira but it is not a good advert for responsible behaviour in such dreadful times.

      1. Sorry, that wasn’t aimed at you, Tobi. I was replying on my phone and must have ended up replying to the wrong comment.

    2. Were you there? If you had been, you’d have seen that it was completely Covid-compliant, down to masks indoors and social distancing.

  6. Madeira opted to keep bars and restaurants open and as such there will be gatherings.
    They are managing it well,this venue was deemed to be following restrictions so be it.

    1. No, Madeira opted to keep bars open provided restrictions were followed. I can observed a few which are not in the video above: distance between tables inside, number of people inside and not wearing masks while circulating. This is that kind of events that can make the island have to shutdown for another weeks, including the ones who observe the rules. As I said, the authorithy was called to this celebration and it was not because people don’t like St Patricks day.

  7. Reading the reply from whom I believe to be the from the Proprietor the necessary restrictions were in place and after the police visit the Celebrations were allowed to continue.
    Or I am mistaken?
    Perhaps the owner can clarify.

  8. Disappointing. Most of the patrons appear to be senior citizens. No masks, too many people in too close of space. I’m hoping everyone pictured here have had the vaccine and waited the appropriate time for it be deemed effective, but somehow I doubt it. Everyone wants this whole pandemic to be behind us, but gatherings like this don’t help.

    1. Masks are not required while consuming food and drink. The police attended, inspected the arrangements, and left without taking enforcement action (because none was necessary).

  9. If I were the owner of Moynihans I would want to dissasociate myself from this publicity.

  10. Hi i am sinead Moynihan . Owner of Moynihans bar , we had suitable spaced tables as as much as we could insisted on mask wearing when not seated . The video does not show the man ( a customer ) telling jokes etc was actually a good bit away from people and it was outside . I see a lot more problems on my daily walks in most cafes . The police were called because there was a lot of people outside on the street . I had refused about 30 people entrance as we had enough people in . I feel i done my best to keep everyone safe . Especially my staff . I also did not get into trouble so theres the answer Sinéad Moynihan

    1. Well done Sinead, and a great time for everyone. Plus we have had hardly any cases in bars, restaurants, shops, padarias, and so on. All in schools, large families, health workers ect.

  11. Very well said Sinead Moynihan.
    I looked at the video,I did not see any misbehaviour in or outdoors or groups of customers
    wandering around needlessly with no face coverings.

    We are often reminded that Madeiran life is as normal as possible,cafes bars restaurants remain
    open unlike the lockdown in the UK …very true.
    We then hear criticisms of such an establishment( that is probably fighting for survival and trying to protect their livelyhood) because the dared to have a seasonal event in troubled times.
    One of many which has or will be taking place.

    My Madeiran colleague showed me recent footage sent by her family of large gatherings in cafes and bars in her hometown ,not a restriction in place.
    The scene was groups of adults standing shoulder to shoulder not a face covering in sight.
    People must take responsibility for their actions and help ease the curfew not contribute to its
    extention.

    The footage was a far cry from the well organised Event in Moynihans which was deemed to be safe by the authorities.

  12. Well the masks does not really work anyway, so why the fuss, Unless you are in a care home for old peo0le survival rate is 99,7%….is basically harmless and only blown up to mask the Fiat collapse developing and the Great Reset.

  13. Work on principle ” no such thing as bad publicity, just publicity” people know your open, operating and there to serve. Stay safe and well.

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