Ah lads — pour the other one…
So, you all geared up? Specially branded plastic hat? One of those little wavy flags that are great for poking into people's faces every time you get excited? An inexplicable…
Garda roadside checks reach new high, but the number of actual breath tests carried out on motorists at such checkpoints is at a record low
The number of roadside checkpoints mounted by gardaà has reached its highest level in many years over the summer, according to the latest Garda statistics. However, the number of actual…
9 factors that up risk of early dementia
Researchers have found nine different factors that can increase a man's risk of developing young-onset dementia. From irishhealth.com With people living longer today, dementia has become a major health concern,…
End “Crouching Tiger-Hidden Naggin” drinking culture
The 'Crouching Tiger – Hidden Naggin' drinking culture amongst Irish youth who are binge drinking cheap alcohol has to end, according to Ireland South MEP Sean Kelly has called on…
Dealing with drink
Letter to THe Irish Times, published on Wendesday, August 14 Sir, – It is quite wrong to hold up the UK government as an example to other countries when it…
Parents urged to play their part in ensuring young people stay safe and well during their Leaving Cert celebrations
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, is urging parents to talk openly with their children about their plans to celebrate their Leaving Cert results tomorrow (Wednesday). “It's…
Numbers killed on roads starting to rise again
The Garda has warned motorists who break crucial rules on speeding, seat belt use and alcohol they “have to be lucky all the time”, adding that the force was “out…
Dealing with drink
Letters to The Irish Times on Monday, August 12 Sir, – Your Editorial (“Dealing with drink”, August 2nd) makes for depressing reading for the many people in Ireland who are…
Mixed signals on alcohol deserve red card
SO a man walks into a hotel bar to celebrate a wedding and everything goes enjoyably until he does what he knows he shouldn't and takes a drink. From the…
Focus on Alcohol Misuse among Older People
The Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland (CARDI) has published a report on alcohol misuse among older people on the Island of Ireland. According to CARDI, "many public…
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