‘Neknomination’ drinking craze condemned
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…
Drinking ‘game’ can have very real consequences for young people
“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…
Connacht Council seek to ban alcohol sponsorship of underage GAA teams
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…
Eamon Keane: Sick necknominate game is just too much to swallow
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…
Alcohol abuse among over 50s has increased since the financial crisis
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…
Minister calls for nightclubs review after crush injuries
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…
Garda investigate crush outside Copper Face Jacks nightclub
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…
Drinking culture linked to sexual violence, research finds
The Government is failing to prevent rape and sexual violence and is ignoring the role alcohol plays in sexual aggression, according to the Rape Crisis Network Ireland( RCNI). From The Irish…
Alcohol charity calls for legislation to regulate drinks promotions and advertising which encourage harmful binge drinking among young people
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has criticised the type of drinks promotion that led to a huge crowd of young people gathering outside a Dublin nightclub…
Ageing population and poor lifestyles will double rates of cancer by 2040
POOR lifestyle habits and an ageing population are being blamed for a predicted doubling of cancer cases in Ireland by 2040. From independent.ie A new report has warned that the…
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