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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
"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.…
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…
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…
Data released this week by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that alcohol-related visits to hospital emergency rooms rose 38% from 2001 to 2010. Regardless of…