Nothing says Christmas like buying copious amounts of alcohol to help get you through the festive period.
However, you'd be surprised the number of people that aren't aware of the times you can buy booze in Ireland
Whether it's in a supermarket or off licence, there are certain regulations businesses have to follow when selling alcohol.
The hours where drink is on sale also change depending on what day of the week you're buying it.
Irish liquor laws are among the strictest in Europe despite our hard-earned reputation for alcohol consumption.
From Monday to Saturday, alcohol can be purchased in off licences and supermarkets from 10.30am until 10pm.
On Sunday, the hours are cut back on when alcohol can be purchased starting at 12.30pm and finishing at 10pm. This time also applies to St Patrick's Day.
For other bank holidays, alcohol can be purchased from 10.30am - 10pm.
Christmas Day falls on a Saturday this year which means Monday, December 27 and Tuesday, December 28 are bank holidays.
This will be the last Christmas where you will be able to purchase 20 or more cans for less than €20 as minimum unit pricing is set to be introduced next year.
The minimum unit pricing (MUP) is a set price that alcohol has to be legally sold. It will impact the price of alcohol sold in supermarkets and off-licences.
The price will be based on the ABV content of each product.
For example, it will mean the cheapest bottle of wine - currently priced at less than €5 - will cost €7.40, while a bottle of supermarket gin or vodka - now costing €13 or €14 - will increase to over €20.
