Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has said that calls for a reduction in excise duty on alcohol serve only vested interests, not the public health. “Despite…
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 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sport, music and the arts all constitute absolutely key pillars of our culture and we cannot continue selling them to alcohol brands if we truly want to modify our relationship…