The 'Gurse' Sensation: Tourist's Guinness-Filled Purse Goes Viral in Galway

GALWAY, IRELAND – A unique social experiment has captured attention in Galway, Ireland, as a tourist successfully had a local pub fill her glass purse with Guinness. The woman, traveling with EF Ultimate Break, brought the unconventional vessel, humorously dubbed the "Gurse" (Guinness purse), to a pub in Galway, challenging the staff to pour a pint into it. The bartender, demonstrating skill and good humor, meticulously filled the glass purse, adhering to the traditional two-part pour method for Guinness. The "Gurse" reportedly holds approximately 2.5 pints of the iconic stout. Following the successful pour, the woman took her Guinness-filled accessory to the bustling streets of Galway, where it quickly became a conversation starter. Passersby reacted with amusement and curiosity. Notably, two employees from Guinness itself encountered the "Gurse" and were so intrigued that they took photographs to share with their headquarters. The video concludes by highlighting the welcoming atmosphere of Irish pubs and the unique bonding experience that can occur over a shared Guinness.