# Drinking

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# Investigation

Gardaí investigating video which appears to show child being encouraged to drink alcohol

While doing so, he is encouraged by off-camera men.

81.8k

Nov 1st 2017, 10:34 AM

# nursing a glass

Can I have a glass of wine? 8 questions about breastfeeding and booze - answered

There’s a lot of confusion around alcohol and breastfeeding. We spoke to an expert for some clarity.

31.9k

Oct 4th 2017, 1:01 PM

# electric responses

Heavy drinking may affect young male and female brains very differently

There are hundreds of alcohol-related deaths in Ireland every year.

19.3k

Sep 5th 2017, 9:17 AM

# all in the mind

11 minutes of mindfulness enough to make heavy drinkers cut back on alcohol, study says

New research suggests that mindfulness is more effective than relaxation techniques at curbing drinkers’ urges.

19.6k

Aug 24th 2017, 6:05 AM

# Interview

Shane Ross: 'I was just drinking far too much in my 30s and it was affecting my life in every way'

While his friendship with Enda Kenny got off to a rocky start, Shane Ross admits he misses the former Taoiseach.

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Aug 12th 2017, 12:05 AM

# memory problems

Even moderate drinking can damage your brain, new research says

The study monitored more than 500 people over 30 years.

19.1k

Jun 7th 2017, 7:58 AM

# Baywatch

'Enough is enough': Gardaí to target teenage drinking in summertime crackdown

Operation Irene was such a success last year that it is to be implemented again from 1 June.

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May 14th 2017, 7:45 AM

# warning

Doctor: People end up in foster care and jail because of drinking during pregnancy

Some 40,000 people are living with foetal alcohol syndrome in Ireland.

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Apr 21st 2017, 3:18 PM

# all the facts

FactFind: Is Shane Ross right to say his drink-driving bill could save 35 lives?

We take a closer look at the facts surrounding the Minister for Transport’s controversial proposals.

20.1k

Apr 14th 2017, 10:00 PM

# Two for One

13 deadly 2-for-1 cocktail deals available in Dublin

Bookmark this for your next night out.

52.0k

Apr 6th 2017, 10:44 AM

# ya what now

7 questions we have about these vodka-laced oranges Irish teens are supposedly sucking

This seems… inefficient.

9.8k

Mar 31st 2017, 7:48 PM

# Alcohol

Ireland tops the list internationally as 85% of people here pre-drink

A new study looked at how a number of factors influenced pre-drinking.

16.4k

Mar 22nd 2017, 8:32 AM

# National Holiday

'We can celebrate without getting drunk': Pioneers release St Patrick's Day message

Ireland’s national holiday is often synonymous with drinking.

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Mar 14th 2017, 8:39 PM

# binge drinking

Most Irish people think drinking to excess is part of our culture

However, many are now beginning to see the health implications of alcohol misuse.

14.3k

Mar 8th 2017, 6:15 AM

# booze

12 Things You'll Know If You Learned How to Drink in a Field

It’s a rite of passage.

3.9k

Jan 15th 2017, 1:00 PM

# strongwine

This brilliantly detailed Game of Thrones-themed pop up bar is a must-visit for fans

Get yo Tyrion Lannister on.

5.2k

Jan 13th 2017, 7:41 PM

# Road Safety

Most people want drink drivers to be publicly named and shamed

Meanwhile, just over half of people want drink driving alcohol limits to remain unchanged.

10.2k

Jan 9th 2017, 11:35 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you having a dry January?

Many people view the new year as the right time to start a health kick.

32.2k

Jan 2nd 2017, 9:12 AM

# Roads

Fourteen motorists arrested for drink driving on Christmas day

There have been two fatalities over the past seven days.

23.8k

Dec 30th 2016, 11:37 AM

# Quiz

Can We Guess Your Age Based On Your Drink of Choice?

We think we can.

10.9k

Dec 23rd 2016, 10:00 PM

# errbody in the club

19 little things every girl has done while tipsy

“CAN YOU TURN IT UP PLEASE MR TAXI MAN.”

13.4k

Nov 12th 2016, 6:00 PM

# Limerick

Drunk driver arrested after cutting in front of patrol car while holding mobile phone

The car had no tax or insurance and gardaí found empty alcohol bottles and cans in it.

28.5k

Oct 24th 2016, 2:45 PM

# two days of hell

20 milestones of every two-day hangover

If you’ve experienced one, you will know.

31.1k

Oct 24th 2016, 1:04 PM

# Healthy Ireland Survey

Almost one in every four Irish adults smokes - and the numbers aren't falling

Some 23% of adults in Ireland smoke, the same proportion as in 2015.

15.2k

Oct 20th 2016, 9:00 AM

# bush lushing

13 life lessons we all learned from drinking in fields

Set us up for life, it did.

51.1k

Oct 3rd 2016, 9:30 PM

# In bits

This guy claims to have invented 'hangover-free alcohol' and we're very interested, TBH

A real service to humanity.

4.4k

Sep 24th 2016, 11:10 AM

# Buckfast

This pub in Galway have just added a Buckfast Mojito to their menu

Buckfast CAN be classy.

4.4k

Sep 4th 2016, 1:57 PM

# factcheck

FactCheck: Is minimum unit alcohol pricing "proven" to work?

Health Promotion Minister Marcella Corcoran Kennedy made a big claim about the effectiveness of the government’s alcohol policy, this week. We tested it.

26.8k

Aug 21st 2016, 10:15 PM

# YURI van Gelder

Dutch gymnast sent home from Olympics after going out drinking

The team said his behaviour was “unacceptable”.

45.0k

Aug 9th 2016, 8:48 PM

# drunk steve

This guy got into a drunken argument with himself after leaving a helpful note

“F**K YOU SOBER STEVE! I DO WHAT I WANT!”

9.0k

Aug 2nd 2016, 12:05 PM

# On a Roll

11 reasons why going on the rollover is a strong Irish tradition

I can’t go on. I’ll go on.

11.6k

Jul 31st 2016, 1:00 PM

# Air Rage

The UK could clamp down on drinking in airports

New aviation minister Lord Ahmad said he didn’t want to “kill merriment altogether”.

21.9k

Jul 29th 2016, 8:38 PM

# Go West

With "crazy drinking" and p***ing in the street, one Galway chef has had enough of 'The Races'

JP McMahon will shut his Michelin star restaurant next year.

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Jul 29th 2016, 6:19 PM

# beer garden

15 of the best beer gardens in Ireland to enjoy a pint with a view

Stun hun.

22.3k

Jul 19th 2016, 1:37 PM

# Drinking

13 things you'll know if you learned how to drink in an Irish field

Those were the days.

24.1k

Jul 10th 2016, 8:15 PM

# no chill

This dad found a whiskey bottle in his daughter's room and responded brilliantly

“We heard a news report about people breaking into houses and hiding whiskey bottles, so if that’s the case…”

12.7k

Jul 1st 2016, 7:33 AM

# alcohol problems

Irish people drink the equivalent of 29 litres of vodka each a year

Our alcohol consumption is detailed in a new comprehensive report from the Health Research Board.

22.5k

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Jun 22nd 2016, 11:15 AM

# quintessential

Grogans is just the best pub in Dublin to people watch with a pint

Sunny day, can’t be beat.

6.5k

Jun 21st 2016, 3:00 PM

# Crouching Tiger

The 'sneaky naggin' is Ireland's grandest tradition and must be celebrated

Our greatest skill.

8.3k

Jun 16th 2016, 5:08 PM

# brand new

7 of Dublin's newest bars to visit in one simple pub crawl

Take in some of Dublin’s newest pubs in one go.

11.6k

Jun 15th 2016, 2:33 PM