Irish 'Arthur's Day' condemned as 'Alcoholiday'

According to the critics the `Arthur's Day' celebration is of no use, as it is spreading alcoholism throughout Dublin.

The musician and the Doctors are also of the same opinion, as they also feel that the `Arthur's Day' celebration is infecting the youth with alcohol, which is fatal for their health.

A leading radio show revealed that about 74% of people are against the celebrations of this day.

The Arthur's Day is celebrated after the name of `Arthur Guinness'. This event was conceived in the year 2009 to mark the 250 years since the start of the Arthur's day in Dublin.

This year's event is going to feature about 100 paid musicians and singers who will pop-up in pubs across the Ireland.

Promotional events will also be conducted in almost 55 other countries, as the event is pushed by the Tourism Ireland.

The day will be headlined by international commercial performers including Tom Jones and the Manic Street Preachers, as it is advertised as a cultural initiative.

One of Ireland's most famous home-grown singer and songwriters, Christy Moore is also against the celebration of this day.

Moore played to sell-out venues in Ireland for over four decades. He has also stopped drinking about 20 years back, which is the main reason behind him offending the `Arthur's Day' celebrations.

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