Teribus

Not sure of the date when Paddy's Day became officially wet - but 1973 sounds about right. For many years the only (legal) exception was the National Dog Show held in the Royal Dublin Society's premises in Ballsbridge, Dublin. This had the not unexpected effect of creating some unusual dog-fanciers! Brendan Behan, if I remember right, was a frequenter.

Regards

p.s. Now, don't even ask about the "bona-fides"!