‘Alcohol link’ to those arrested
Almost half of those arrested in Northern Ireland had recently consumed alcohol, it was disclosed. From the Belfast Telegraph Assaults were linked to many of the detentions, according to a…
‘Backlash not behind move’ to axe Arthur’s Day
Guinness bosses have axed Arthur's Day ”” but insist the move has nothing to do with widespread criticism of the event. From the Irish Examiner Officials for drink's maker Diageo…
Guinness Amplify is sales promotion dressed up as altruism, says Alcohol Action Ireland
“Guinness Amplify is merely another sales promotion dressed up as altruism, despite its claims about supporting emerging musicians in Ireland. This is about selling alcohol, not music," said Suzanne Costello,…
We equate drink with fitness, success, prowess, sex and celebrity in a sinister, paradoxical alliance
The most recent research on the influence and impact of our national addiction to alcohol reminds us, yet again, that as a nation we drink too much and that our…
A sporting chance: Is it time to get off the booze and on the ball?
From the World Cup to international rugby and grassroots GAA, alcohol is everywhere in sport. But there are signs of a backlash and now ex-rugby international Denis Hickie has backed…
Drink abuse no longer minority issue
The abuse of alcohol can no longer be "dismissed" as a problem suffered by a minority of drinkers, according to Alex White, the junior health minister. From the Irish Examiner…
We can no longer afford to accept our harmful relationship with alcohol as the norm, says Alcohol Action Ireland
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has said that, as a nation, we are in collective denial about our alcohol problem. Speaking following the release of Alcohol…
Our unhealthy view of drink is a pain for A&E
A friend of mine is known as Johnny A&E. He doesn't drink much or very often, but once or twice a year when he gets properly hammered ”” he's a…
Banning alcohol sponsorship of sport is not just supported by the evidence, it is the right thing to do
Read Alcohol Action Ireland's submission the "Working Group on Regulating Sponsorship by Alcohol Companies of Major Sporting Events". This is the submission overview: Alcohol sponsorship of sport is the keystone…
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