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Rebel pub defies Ireland smoking ban in Galway
Galway pub Fibber Magees closed under threat of heavy fines and license loss after a four day rebellion against Ireland’s smoking ban. Justice Minister Michael McDowell condemned defiant pub owners and signaled license renewals would be blocked while the Western Health Board prepared prosecutions for customers who smoked inside. Lawless vowed lawful opposition and pledged compliance by 4 p.m. as about 200 supporters gathered outside before dispersing.
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