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Darragh Berry

Pubs reopening Ireland: Famous Dublin bar unveils hilarious 'social distancing plan' as they open their doors on June 29

A famous Dublin pub has made a hilarious 'social distancing plan' as they hope to reopen their doors on June 29.

Oscars Bar in Smithfield took to their social media pages to unveil the new foolproof idea to make sure two-metres is kept between customers at all times.

Called the very catchy 'corona cootie cone', the bar has placed the shiny orange cone on every second table in the restaurant.

The cone is put on top of a sheet which says "corona cootie cones. Please do not use this table".

The pub joked on its page: "We will be dusting off our cootie cones in a few weeks to ensure social distancing is maintained."

All pubs in Ireland will be allowed open at the end of the month in phase three provided they act like restaurants and serve food.

But, bars will have to make an effort to serve food upon reopening however after Dr Tony Holohan stressed a packet of peanuts and pints won't suffice.

The Chief Medical Officer said: "I think the intention is that if a pub is going to operate as a restaurant, then in terms of this particular disease and if they are in full compliance with the public health advice in the way that a restaurant would need to be, then there wouldn't be a reason why that activity couldn't happen.

"That's not the same as us saying that a few fellas getting together for a few pints and having a packet of peanuts constitutes a meal and constitutes a restaurant.

"I think people will be sensible about it and they have to be sensible."

 
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