The older and allegedly wiser shake their heads at the sight of young people falling about on the street from the effects of too much drink. From The Irish Times…
Drinking games are always dangerous. But the latest one, spawned by neknomination and carried on the social networking site Facebook, was particularly pernicious. Facebook management maintained providing a platform for a…
The body of young hurler Jonny Byrne from Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow was taken from the River Barrow this morning. From The Irish Times The alert was raised at about 8pm yesterday when the 19-year-old…
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…
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…
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…
The drinks industry engaged in a sustained effort to dissuade the Coalition from banning the sponsorship of major sporting events by drink companies, official records show. From The Irish Times…
Alcohol use and abuse among university students is one of the most significant challenges facing those involved in educating and supporting today's students. The adverse consequences of excessive drinking among…