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# alcohol - Thursday 17 January, 2019

Cry for help as new group says services for children of alcoholics are 'non-existent' Mental Health Service

Cry for help as new group says services for children of alcoholics are 'non-existent'

Thu 8:18 PM 9,659 Views 10 Comments

Children experiencing a parent’s misuse of alcohol can often be dismissed as acting out.

# alcohol - Friday 4 January, 2019

938 drivers arrested on suspicion of driving under influence of drink or drugs since start of December Arrests

938 drivers arrested on suspicion of driving under influence of drink or drugs since start of December

Jan 4th 2019, 8:34 PM 14,294 Views 63 Comments

Gardaí said that one in 10 of these arrests were people driving “the morning after”.

PODCAST: 'I lost two sons to suicide - I want people to know it's okay to have problems' Left Behind

PODCAST: 'I lost two sons to suicide - I want people to know it's okay to have problems'

Jan 4th 2019, 12:05 AM 49,942 Views 25 Comments

Karen Docherty is calling for stronger support systems to be put in place for families affected by suicide.

# alcohol - Friday 21 December, 2018

Is alcohol value for money? When did you last use cannabis? Drugs survey to explore 'brave new world' Global Drugs Survey

Is alcohol value for money? When did you last use cannabis? Drugs survey to explore 'brave new world'

Updated Dec 21st 2018, 6:15 PM 37,310 Views 36 Comments

The Global Drugs Survey 2019 is seeking participants in Ireland to share their experiences.

Poll: Should the HSE pay for so-called 'drunk tanks' over the festive period? Revellers This post contains a poll

Poll: Should the HSE pay for so-called 'drunk tanks' over the festive period?

Dec 21st 2018, 8:29 AM 21,070 Views 80 Comments

The NHS in England has set aside funds so drunken revellers don’t end up in A&E.

Motorists told to avoid alcohol and take extra care ahead of 'Christmas exodus' Driving Home

Motorists told to avoid alcohol and take extra care ahead of 'Christmas exodus'

Dec 21st 2018, 6:20 AM 10,300 Views 22 Comments

Top to toe in tailbacks.

# alcohol - Monday 17 December, 2018

Kerry publicans back motion calling for the closure of the Dáil bar Time Gentlemen Please

Kerry publicans back motion calling for the closure of the Dáil bar

Dec 17th 2018, 7:15 PM 53,323 Views 86 Comments

They said the taxpayer should not be footing the bill for the subsidised alcohol prices.

Lar Corbett's Bar in Thurles in trouble over ad featuring Jesus with a pint Good Friday

Lar Corbett's Bar in Thurles in trouble over ad featuring Jesus with a pint

Dec 17th 2018, 3:45 PM 50,478 Views 81 Comments

A complaint said she was offended by the ad “as a Catholic”.

# alcohol - Sunday 2 December, 2018

'Why take the risk?': As we enter the '12 pubs' season, an expert outlines the effects of excessive drinking Drinking

'Why take the risk?': As we enter the '12 pubs' season, an expert outlines the effects of excessive drinking

Dec 2nd 2018, 10:00 PM 32,517 Views 58 Comments

Ahead of the festive season, TheJournal.ie asked about the toll that excessive drinking can have on people.

# alcohol - Saturday 17 November, 2018

Even though it won't bring 'big profits', the Shed Distillery is cracking on with a visitor centre Leitrim

Even though it won't bring 'big profits', the Shed Distillery is cracking on with a visitor centre

Nov 17th 2018, 6:00 PM 10,858 Views 3 Comments

The attraction is expected to be up and running in early 2020 – at nearly double the cost than first expected.

# alcohol - Wednesday 14 November, 2018

# alcohol - Tuesday 6 November, 2018

From The Daily Edge Settle this once and for all. What's the absolute best gin mixer? Mix It Up This post contains a poll

Settle this once and for all. What's the absolute best gin mixer?

Nov 6th 2018, 8:00 AM 6,086 Views 4 Comments

I recently discovered gin and ginger and will never look back.

# alcohol - Saturday 3 November, 2018

From The Daily Edge What age were you when you started drinking? Jars This post contains a poll

What age were you when you started drinking?

Nov 3rd 2018, 3:00 PM 9,372 Views 3 Comments

Did you wait until you were of legal age?

# alcohol - Wednesday 24 October, 2018

There are more people who drink, smoke and have illnesses in deprived areas Health Study

There are more people who drink, smoke and have illnesses in deprived areas

Oct 24th 2018, 6:30 AM 10,148 Views 27 Comments

In the last 3 years, the number of smokers in Ireland decreased by 80,000.

# alcohol - Sunday 14 October, 2018

Dublin Port's move to introduce random drug testing for veteran staff slapped down Labour Court

Dublin Port's move to introduce random drug testing for veteran staff slapped down

Oct 14th 2018, 5:30 PM 17,202 Views 8 Comments

Testing of new staff was rolled out in 2013 without union agreement.

# alcohol - Wednesday 10 October, 2018

Alcohol Bill, first published in 2015, finally passes through Oireachtas Minimum Pricing

Alcohol Bill, first published in 2015, finally passes through Oireachtas

Oct 10th 2018, 9:27 PM 14,964 Views 41 Comments

The legislation provides for changes such as minimum pricing and restrictions on advertising.

# alcohol - Thursday 27 September, 2018

Irish teenagers are drinking less often than almost all their European peers Alcohol

Irish teenagers are drinking less often than almost all their European peers

Sep 27th 2018, 3:25 PM 22,388 Views 70 Comments

The figures relate to weekly drinking among 15-year-olds.

# alcohol - Tuesday 25 September, 2018

Cancer warning labels on alcohol products will not be ditched from Public Health Alcohol Bill Public Health Alcohol Bill

Cancer warning labels on alcohol products will not be ditched from Public Health Alcohol Bill

Sep 25th 2018, 8:00 PM 11,131 Views 32 Comments

There were reports that warnings on alcohol products linking excessive consumption to fatal cancers were to be removed.

Poll: Should there be cancer warnings on alcohol products? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should there be cancer warnings on alcohol products?

Sep 25th 2018, 9:24 AM 25,778 Views 76 Comments

The proposal is expected to be dropped.

# alcohol - Wednesday 19 September, 2018

Call for better access to alcohol treatment services to help tackle rural homelessness Peter Mcverry Trust

Call for better access to alcohol treatment services to help tackle rural homelessness

Sep 19th 2018, 6:00 AM 5,020 Views 2 Comments

More than 1,200 people are homeless across rural Ireland.

# alcohol - Monday 17 September, 2018

1,000 days and counting but long-awaited public alcohol bill faces further delays Alcohol

1,000 days and counting but long-awaited public alcohol bill faces further delays

Sep 17th 2018, 1:30 PM 30,884 Views 32 Comments

Lobbyists warn delay to alcohol bill will risk lives.

# alcohol - Thursday 6 September, 2018

Revenue seizes 24,000 litres of beer at Dublin Port Crackdown

Revenue seizes 24,000 litres of beer at Dublin Port

Sep 6th 2018, 7:57 PM 27,142 Views 30 Comments

The driver, a man in his 50s from the UK, was questioned about the smuggled alcohol.

Dolores O'Riordan's death was 'nothing but a tragic accident', finds coroner RIP

Dolores O'Riordan's death was 'nothing but a tragic accident', finds coroner

Updated Sep 6th 2018, 3:21 PM 92,024 Views 84 Comments

The inquest took place on what would have been the singer’s 47th birthday.

# alcohol - Saturday 1 September, 2018

Research shows 21 people a day seek treatment for problematic alcohol use Problem Drinking

Research shows 21 people a day seek treatment for problematic alcohol use

Sep 1st 2018, 7:30 AM 11,504 Views 27 Comments

Experts say the figure may be heavily underreported.

# alcohol - Thursday 30 August, 2018

Complaint upheld over Ryanair ad that 'promoted excessive drinking' Leaving Cert

Complaint upheld over Ryanair ad that 'promoted excessive drinking'

Aug 30th 2018, 2:31 PM 28,253 Views 24 Comments

Complainants thought the advert “encouraged drunken behaviour”.

# alcohol - Friday 24 August, 2018

Poll: Do you worry about how much alcohol you consume? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you worry about how much alcohol you consume?

Aug 24th 2018, 9:10 AM 37,749 Views 104 Comments

Alcohol is linked to around 2.8 million deaths a year across the world.

Alcohol is linked to 2.8 million deaths worldwide each year Slainte

Alcohol is linked to 2.8 million deaths worldwide each year

Aug 24th 2018, 6:15 AM 12,783 Views 23 Comments

The study’s authors said that there is no safe level of alcohol as benefits are outweighed other effects of drinking.

# alcohol - Monday 20 August, 2018

Man arrested for driving on Dublin's Grafton Street over legal alcohol limit Alcohol

Man arrested for driving on Dublin's Grafton Street over legal alcohol limit

Aug 20th 2018, 1:46 PM 41,445 Views 33 Comments

The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning.

# alcohol - Thursday 9 August, 2018

'Fatal' level of alcohol can be bought in Ireland for €10 Survey

'Fatal' level of alcohol can be bought in Ireland for €10

Aug 9th 2018, 8:09 AM 38,690 Views 161 Comments

Alcohol Action Ireland has said that the price of alcohol in Ireland “demonstrates the remarkable affordability of alcohol to everyday shoppers”.

# alcohol - Tuesday 7 August, 2018

Driver was 11 times over legal alcohol limit, had open bottle of wine beside him Roscommon

Driver was 11 times over legal alcohol limit, had open bottle of wine beside him

Aug 7th 2018, 10:43 PM 39,287 Views No Comments

He was driving on the wrong side of the road when gardaí stopped him.

# alcohol - Thursday 2 August, 2018

Not drinking alcohol in middle age has been linked to an increased risk of dementia Research

Not drinking alcohol in middle age has been linked to an increased risk of dementia

Aug 2nd 2018, 8:36 AM 48,261 Views 57 Comments

People who don’t drink in midlife have been found to have a 45% higher risk of dementia.

# alcohol - Monday 16 July, 2018

Poll: Should Garda stations have 'drunk tanks'? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should Garda stations have 'drunk tanks'?

Jul 16th 2018, 8:24 AM 25,750 Views 46 Comments

Similar schemes have been trialled in UK cities like Newcastle, Bristol and Cardiff.

# alcohol - Friday 6 July, 2018

Drink-driving laws passed by the Dáil as Danny Healy-Rae shouts, 'This is a sad day for rural Ireland' Off The Road

Drink-driving laws passed by the Dáil as Danny Healy-Rae shouts, 'This is a sad day for rural Ireland'

Jul 6th 2018, 12:43 PM 97,340 Views 216 Comments

The Road Traffic Amendment Bill has been before the Dáil for over a year.

# alcohol - Saturday 23 June, 2018

What Bulmers is doing to reverse its slipping Irish cider sales Alcohol

What Bulmers is doing to reverse its slipping Irish cider sales

Jun 23rd 2018, 6:30 PM 26,305 Views 69 Comments

The drink is selling well in off-licences – but pubs are a challenge.

# alcohol - Friday 22 June, 2018

Cannabis worth €23k seized after detector dog Bailey finds it in vacuum cleaner Dublin

Cannabis worth €23k seized after detector dog Bailey finds it in vacuum cleaner

Jun 22nd 2018, 5:44 PM 17,467 Views 27 Comments

A 17-year-old was arrested in connection with the seizure.

# alcohol - Friday 15 June, 2018

Alcohol, tobacco and medicine seized at Dublin Port Revenue

Alcohol, tobacco and medicine seized at Dublin Port

Jun 15th 2018, 5:54 PM 10,307 Views 11 Comments

The contraband products have a combined estimated retail value of almost €9,000.

# alcohol - Wednesday 13 June, 2018

Wetherspoon won't be pulling champagne and German beer from Irish pubs after Brexit Spoons

Wetherspoon won't be pulling champagne and German beer from Irish pubs after Brexit

Jun 13th 2018, 10:03 PM 26,918 Views 49 Comments

It is doing so in the UK.

# alcohol - Friday 25 May, 2018

So many people are dying from alcohol-related deaths it's like 'planes going down without survivors' Gp Conference

So many people are dying from alcohol-related deaths it's like 'planes going down without survivors'

May 25th 2018, 2:41 PM 26,906 Views 58 Comments

Despite three people dying in Ireland every day due to alcohol, one expert said there’s “very little outcry”.

# alcohol - Wednesday 9 May, 2018

Man (22) who assaulted two children and smashed windows in 'drunken rampage' jailed Courts

Man (22) who assaulted two children and smashed windows in 'drunken rampage' jailed

May 9th 2018, 10:38 PM 28,646 Views 32 Comments

A garda witness said that “alcohol was the catalyst” for the attack.

# alcohol - Saturday 5 May, 2018

Japanese scientists invent 'wood alcohol' made from trees Wood You Like A Drink?

Japanese scientists invent 'wood alcohol' made from trees

May 5th 2018, 5:30 PM 14,715 Views 35 Comments

The scientists hope to have the product on shop shelves within three years.

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