Cheers all round as court rejects Garda case against exemptions BY DARA BRADLEY AND DEARBHLA GERAGHTY Galway’s late night pubs and nightclubs will be allowed to serve alcohol until 2am after a landmark decision by a District Court Judge this week set a legal precedent for the city.
RONAN McGREEVY in The Irish Times Musician and songwriter Steve Wall has described Arthur ’s Day as a “cynical act in pulling the wool over Paddy ’s eyes ” and “patronising bollox ”. Wall,…
From Donegal Now Thousands of people across Donegal will be flocking to their local tomorrow to celebrate Arthur ’s Day, a fun-filled day of music, and craic in honour one of…
From The Huffington Post If a thriving multi-billion euro corporation asked you to provide free marketing services for it, would you do it? If you plan on taking part in…
Jim Carroll from The Irish Times It ’s a blackout. This is what happens when you are a major drinks brand with a very large advertising and sponsorship budget and you…
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has raised questions over official support for “Arthur ’s Day ”, which takes place tomorrow (Thursday). “It is extremely disappointing to see official…
Alcohol in pregnancy can effect brain development in the womb with possible knock-on effects on behaviour, learning and social skills. Compelling emerging proof shows that no amount of alcohol is good for pregnant women and their babies, according to one of Mayo’s leading childbirth educators.
The Scottish government is consulting a number of organisations about the implications of a reduction in the drink-drive limit.
A TOWN has launched a campaign to stop the sale of super-strength alcohol in what is believed to be the first initiative of its kind in the UK. Off-licence owners in Ipswich are being asked to remove strong beers and ciders from their stores in an effort to tackle alcohol abuse.