The last thing Ireland needs is another excuse to drink
Do we need a real hero other than Arthur for Ireland? This week there will be much talk about raising a glass in celebration of “Arthur's Day”. For anyone unaware…
Doctors slam ‘Arthur’s Day’ as drink-related deaths rise
DOCTORS have launched a scathing attack on the annual event that promotes Guinness, claiming alcohol-related illnesses have reached "epidemic" proportions. From Independent.ie As Arthur's Day approaches, the Royal College of…
Why are people saying ‘Down with Arthur’s Day’?
EARLY THIS WEEK, legendary Irish musician Christy Moore announced the release of his new single – an anti-Arthur's Day song, no less. From thejournal.ie With lyrics that pull no punches, it's…
Christy Moore criticises Diageo over ‘Arthur’s Day’
Drinks manufacturer Diageo has defended the holding of its annual "Arthur's Day" celebrations after singer Christy Moore described it as an 'alcoholiday' in a song. From RTE.ie Moore said he…
Ireland has second highest rate in the world of cancer and binge drinking
Huge increases in alcohol-related liver disease among young adults, says Minister Irish Times Ireland has the second highest rate of cancer in the world, Minister of State for Health Alex…
Arthur’s Day and the turning of the tide
A backlash always happens. After a number of years of overwhelmingly positive coverage and attention, with only a few ungrateful curs spitting in the soup, it was inevitable that Arthur's Day was going…
Alcohol takes centre stage on “Arthur’s Day”
"Arthur's Day is neither an altruistic nor philanthropic initiative. It's a very well-resourced marketing campaign to increase the sales of Diageo products," said Suzanne Costello, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland.…
At-risk children ‘being failed’ — minister
THE Children's Minister, inset, has strongly criticised agencies responsible for the care of at-risk children, accusing them of failing to work together successfully. From Independent.ie The is also a lack…
We are drinking ourselves into a state of oblivion
Our country's alcohol problem is leading to an alarming disconnection from each other and from ourselves, writes a practising psychotherapist. From Independent.ie I guess I should declare from the start…
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