'I'll give you my carbon footprint up your hole': Offaly pub hits back at criticism after lighting first 'turf fire of season'
The famous JJ Houghs in the Offaly town of Banagher didn't hold back
A well-known Offaly pub has hit back with a witty response after being criticised for burning a turf fire.
The famous JJ Houghs in the Offaly town of Banagher posted a photo on their social media of a cosy and roaring turf fire in the pub alongside the caption “First fire of the season”.
Unfortunately, when the pub posted the “seemingly innocuous picture” of their first turf fire of the season, a tourist centre that helps people discover how to ‘Work-play their way around Ireland’ hit back at the fire.
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Working Holiday Ireland commented under the picture: “I see you're burning turf?! Carbon footprint guys…..”
JJ Houghs snapped back at Working Holiday Ireland following the comment, posting a witty response asking if the carbon footprint left by the tourist information centre was less than the turf fire in the pub.
JJ Houghs replied: “It’s how we heat the pub. Looking at your page you rely on tourists from abroad coming to Ireland correct? How do they get here?
“They hardly swam. How would you quantify and compare the emissions of a Boeing 747 to a small turf fire? How do your guests get around Ireland when they arrive, do they walk?
“I also see by your page you promote Dunnes Stores, who have 138 stores in Ireland and abroad, do you query their carbon footprint?
“When your guests are here do you check their clothing to ensure they aren't made of synthetic polyester, a byproduct of petroleum?
“Did you write your critique of my turf fire on a phone or laptop? Both of which were developed and are powered by fossil fuel technology.
“Maybe think before criticising a small family-run pub's turf fire. Maybe call in some day and I'll give you my carbon footprint up your hole.”
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