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Monday 4 December 2023 Dublin: 3°C

# on the dry

This year
2023
Ireland is having its longest drought period since 2018
Rain is forecasted for Saturday, which could end a drought period that has lasted for 23 days in some parts of the country.
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DRINK!
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Jan 16th 2017, 6:00 PM
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Jan 4th 2017, 7:49 PM
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Feel no shame.
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Jan 29th 2016, 6:08 PM
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Jan 18th 2016, 11:34 AM
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For broke and dry January.
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Jan 9th 2016, 11:00 AM
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It’s NOT EASY.
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Jan 7th 2016, 3:52 PM
8 reasons to keep telling yourself Dry January is the smart choice
The unbearable smugness of being.
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Jan 5th 2016, 11:07 AM
Poll: Are you going 'on the dry' this January?
Had enough of the Christmas festivities? Are you giving up the booze this month?
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Jan 1st 2016, 9:10 AM
You can go 'on the dry' this January and help more than just your health
The Irish Heart Foundation wants you to give up the booze this January and help raise money for charity.
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Jan 1st 2016, 7:00 AM
Rotten weather has forced Patti Smith's Dublin gig indoors
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Jun 1st 2015, 3:48 PM
Open Thread: How do we feel about a 'sober' St Patrick's Day?
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Mar 14th 2015, 6:00 PM
Leo Varadkar is off the booze for January
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Jan 16th 2015, 1:02 PM
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Keep busy this January.
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Jan 10th 2015, 9:30 AM
Giving up the booze for January? Good, because here's what hangovers do to your body
Can’t look at another drink?
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Jan 3rd 2015, 8:45 AM
Sober Ireland: What can you do in Ireland without drinking?
There are things to do. Honestly.
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