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Irish drinker receives warning at Taproom door from Priest
" Ye re not goin into that Public House, are ye, Tim?" " Shure, oi am, Yer Riverance." " Then, do ye know the Divel in goin in wid ye." " Faith, thin, he ll have to pay for his own Dhrink, for Oi ve only got the price of wan." !!! Date: 1897
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This photograph, dated 1897, depicts an amusing interaction between a devoutly Catholic priest and a merrily drunk Irish man named Tim at the entrance of a public house, or taproom. The stern-faced priest, with a wagging finger, issues a stern warning to Tim, "Ye re not goin into that Public House, are ye, Tim?" To which Tim, with a sly grin, responds, "Shure, oi am, Yer Riverance." The priest, concerned for Tim's soul and the potential dire consequences of his drinking, continues, "Then, do ye know the Divel in goin in wid ye?" Tim, with a logical and humorous retort, reassures the priest, "Faith, thin, he'll have to pay for his own Drink, for Oi ve only got the price of wan." This humorous exchange between the priest and the Irish drinker is a snapshot of the complex relationship between religion and alcohol in Ireland during the late 19th century. The image is a testament to the wit and humor of the Irish people, even in the face of societal expectations and religious warnings. The photograph is a reminder of a time when the boundaries between the sacred and the secular were blurred, and the consequences of a night of drinking were often seen as both fun and potentially dire. The image is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the daily life and culture of Ireland during a time of significant social and economic change. It is a reminder of the importance of understanding the historical context of an image and the stories it can tell.
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