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17 TDs admit they’ve had an alcoholic drink before going into the Dáil chamber
“If a TD has a pint or two I don’t think that’s a problem for me and I don’t think it’s a problem for the citizens of the country either,” Labour chief whip Emmet Stagg has told TV3′s Midweek programme.
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Nov 20th 2013, 11:00 PM
The Burning Question*: Do you put the spoon back in the sugar after stirring?
Let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
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Nov 4th 2013, 2:45 PM
The complete history of coffee in one infographic
Over two million cups are consumed every five minutes across the world.
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Oct 28th 2013, 10:00 AM
Student reveals "devastating" effect of her live-tweeted drinking arrest
Samantha Goudie was dubbed ‘Vodka Samm’ after her own drunken tweeting of her arrest.
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Oct 27th 2013, 3:24 PM
Dáil own-brand wine is a bizarre idea, says Adams
The proposal to have Oireachtas house wine and label was meant to be discussed last week at committee.
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Oct 13th 2013, 5:36 PM
9 things to do on Arthur's Day that aren't drinking Guinness
Don’t want to buy the black stuff? Here’s what to do instead.
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Sep 26th 2013, 1:19 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things you want to know as you start your day.
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Sep 25th 2013, 8:37 AM
Ireland's drinking problem goes beyond Arthur's Day - An Taoiseach
The Taoiseach was asked today if he supported a boycott of Arthur’s Day, but said that Ireland’s relationship with alcohol goes beyond one day.
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Sep 24th 2013, 5:49 PM
Half of children who smoke had their first cigarette aged 13 or younger
However, a new report out today shows that smoking rates among school-aged children are down overall — dropping from 21 per cent in 1998 to 12 per cent in 2010.
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Sep 23rd 2013, 3:06 PM
More than 950 pubs closed down in Ireland over a five year period
Consumption of alcohol is down 14.1 per cent on 2007 levels, says drinks industry report.
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Sep 23rd 2013, 2:53 PM
Diageo defends Arthur's Day saying it's a music festival and celebration of the pub
A spokesperson for Diageo has stated that Arthur’s Day is not about the promotion of alcohol, but is about great music acts.
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Sep 23rd 2013, 10:21 AM
Pub body CEO: I don't think TDs should be able to drink in Leinster House
Padraig Cribben of the Vintners Federation of Ireland told TheJournal.ie that TDs should be setting an example.
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Sep 23rd 2013, 7:00 AM
Hangovers actually get better later in life
Cheers to science. (But seriously, don’t do it anyway.)
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Sep 21st 2013, 9:45 AM
New scheme encourages parents to bring their teens to the pub
The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland said that the scheme aims to promote mature drinking for young adults.
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Sep 13th 2013, 10:00 AM
Poll: Is the 'bring your teenager to a pub' initiative a good one?
Proponents believe it will discourage binge drinking.
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Sep 13th 2013, 9:28 AM
The DOs and DON'Ts of going to your Debs
Best days of your life, apparently.
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Sep 10th 2013, 9:30 PM
Pints, wine and scones: Nearly €7k spent in Dáil bars during late night abortion debate
The amount spent on pints of lager and Guinness as well as Snack bars and Club Milks as TDs debated the landmark abortion legislation is laid bare in documents obtained and published today by TheJournal.ie.
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Sep 6th 2013, 10:58 PM
Oireachtas bars turned over €300,000 last year
The Oireachtas bars do not “come under the same regulations as public bars”, a Freedom of Information request has confirmed.
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Sep 6th 2013, 12:46 PM
Here's what a drink costs in the Leinster House bars
This is the price list from the bars in Leinster House, with a pint 60 cent cheaper than it is across the road and Racing UK on the televisions.
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Sep 6th 2013, 6:00 AM
How much is the Leinster House members' bar owed by TDs and Senators?
If you guessed over €11,000, you were right.
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Sep 6th 2013, 6:00 AM
The 9 Unwritten Rules Of The Irish Pub
Must know.
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Aug 30th 2013, 9:30 PM
9 interesting quotes from Brian Cowen's first interview in over two years
The former taoiseach’s first interview in over two years, conducted with TG4 and airing next week, reveals plenty about him.
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Aug 29th 2013, 6:00 AM
Pregnant women are drinking less in Ireland
Most Irish women don’t drink at all during pregnancy, but 2.5 per cent do so three or more times a week.
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Aug 27th 2013, 11:21 AM
63 arrests at Eminem Slane gig
Gardaí say the number is in line with previous events this size.
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Aug 18th 2013, 8:05 PM
9 reasons to avoid the pub tonight
Leaving Cert celebrants will be out in full force, friends.
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Aug 14th 2013, 6:00 PM
Game of Thrones stars go on the batter in Belfast
WHERE ARE MY HOT NUTS?
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Aug 12th 2013, 10:09 AM
Sinn Féin says Dáil bar opening hours referred to Oireachtas committee
The recent late-night sitting of the Dáil to discuss the abortion bill and the infamous lapgate incident has reignited debate about the appropriateness of bar opening hours in Leinster House.
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Jul 25th 2013, 9:16 PM
Sydney turning to ‘small bar’ movement
Beer barns might be popular haunts in Australia, but change in liquor laws encouraging more ‘intimate’ pubs.
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Jul 21st 2013, 8:30 PM
Drunk man gets high-five from bumble bee
Up high!
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Jul 18th 2013, 8:49 AM
How to never send a drunk text ever again
OR an email, OR tweet, OR Facebook message. Simply follow this step-by-step guide.
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Jul 15th 2013, 9:30 PM
Government TD: The Dáil bar should not be serving alcohol at 5am
Meanwhile, the Dáil Ceann Comhairle has told a Sunday newspaper that the bar should remain open all night, comparing TDs presence there to being like sitting in their front rooms.
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Jul 14th 2013, 5:20 PM
Gerry Adams wants to restrict the sale of alcohol in the Dáil bar
The Sinn Féin president has said his party intends to ensure the bar closes at the same time as every other establishment amid continuing controversy over TDs drinking during Dáil business.
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Jul 13th 2013, 7:40 PM
See what your alcohol intake could do to your face in 10 years
Scottish campaign to encourage moderate drinking is rather scary.
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Jul 13th 2013, 5:00 PM
The Comeback Kid: car crash survivor spreads word about drink driving
17-year-old Shane Mullins drove drunk and crashed his car, sustaining a horrific brain injury: now he is touring the country as a motivational speaker on mental health.
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Jul 13th 2013, 2:20 PM
Some TDs drank during abortion debate... and 'one or two were a bit wobbly'
TDs have denied there was a “mad drunken session” as the Dáil debated the abortion bill on Wednesday and Thursday but questions have arisen out of the lapgate incident and the Dáil bar being open until 5am.
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Jul 13th 2013, 7:15 AM
The 13 people you will meet in the pub tonight
Shots for everyone!
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Jul 6th 2013, 8:15 PM
10 mortifying elements of the Irish night out
How far will you get tonight?
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Jun 28th 2013, 9:30 PM
Here's what the new Australian PM could learn from the Irish in Oz
Can we have an official ‘Ireland loves Alf Stewart’ day please?
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Jun 27th 2013, 1:16 PM
You know you're in a bona-fide Irish nightclub when...
Accept no imitations.
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Jun 21st 2013, 9:30 PM
The 7 things lads* do in photographs
*Well, some lads.
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Jun 18th 2013, 6:00 PM
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