Diageo hits back at Arthur’s Day critics
DRINKS giant Diageo has hit back at criticism that “naked marketing†of Arthur’s Day led to a spike in public order offences and mass drunkenness on Thursday night.
Ambulance calls up 30% last night
There was a 30 per cent increase in emergency ambulance calls in Dublin city centre last night. The spike in calls coincided with Arthur’s Day events which saw thousands of revellers in pubs across the city.
Scottish Government’s minimum alcohol price plans questioned by Europe
EUROPEAN Commission queries plans to reduce alcohol prices over trade rule fears.
Fears for future of Shortall’s alcohol strategy
From The Irish Times ALCOHOL ABUSE: CAMPAIGNERS AGAINST alcohol abuse say there is “huge concern ” for the future of the Government ’s plan to tackle the issue following the resignation of…
Pubs breathe sigh of relief with 2am reprieve
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.
Wall brews up storm over Arthur’s Day
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,…
Donegal revellers urged to celebrate Arthur’s day responsibly
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…
Boycott Guinness on Arthur’s Day — or Should That Be “Diageo Day”?
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…
A is for Arthur, advertising and alcohol
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…
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