THE family of talented young hurler Jonny Byrne has called for state intervention on the social media phenomenon that has cost their young son his life. From Independent.ie Joe Byrne,…
More than seven in 10 alleged victims of sexual assault who attended the country's busiest treatment unit had consumed the equivalent of six pints of beer. From Independent.ie They had…
The body of young hurler Jonny Byrne from Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow was taken from the River Barrow this morning. From The Irish Times The alert was raised at about 8pm yesterday when the 19-year-old…
A social media-driven craze in which people are encouraged to film themselves downing alcoholic drinks quickly has been condemned by Alcohol Action Ireland. From The Irish Times The drinking trend known…
“Unfortunately, this so-called drinking ’game', which has its origins elsewhere, now seems to be gaining some traction throughout social media in Ireland in recent days. While some may see it…
THE CONNACHT COUNCIL are seeking for the GAA to ban alcohol sponsorship that is associated with underage Gaelic football and hurling teams. From thescore.ie The issue of alcohol sponsorship in…
IF YOU haven't heard of it, NeckNominate is a drinking game, which is growing in popularity across social networks with young drinkers. From Independent.ie For most teenagers in Ireland drinking…
THE LEVEL OF ’problematic drinking' among older people has risen since 2010, a major new study has revealed. From thejournal.ie The number of over 70s with medical cards fell according…
Gardaà are investigating how the 18-year-old girl and six other young people were injured in a crowd surge outside the Copper Face Jacks nightclub in Dublin just before midnight on…
The condition of a young woman injured during a crowd surge outside Dublin nightclub Copper Face Jacks has improved, changing from critical to stable. Six other people were injured when the queuing…