Soft power of the hard stuff
Our Government would not accept tobacco sponsorship – so why accept alcohol sponsorship?
Alcohol Action Ireland
I Am Not an Alcoholic: I think I need to change my attitude to dining out
Part 28: Although my life has its share of heartaches, I am content in my skin
I didn’t want to spend another Christmas pretending I wasn’t hungover
The best parts of Christmas in Ireland have nothing to do with alcohol - but we forget that, as we pour a Baileys while we decorate the tree or arrange to meet in the pub
The rise of zero-zero: alcohol-free beer sales up 150% in five years
‘If someone had told me that I’d be serving zero alcohol beer - I’d have put them in a straitjacket,’ says Dublin bar owner
Youth drinking in Ireland on the rise following lull
Although younger people delay, once they drink they consume alcohol at above average rate
Delay on health labelling on alcohol comes amid uncertain trading environment
Decision to postpone is testament to fierce lobbying by drinks industry, insiders say
Mandatory alcohol warning labels could be reconsidered due to tariff impact on industry - Harris
Timeline ‘under consideration’ with eye on US tax impact on drinks industry
Advertising zero-alcohol drinks ‘flagrant breach’ of laws, campaign group claims
Restrictions should apply to alcohol-free versions of drinks at sports events and near schools, Alcohol Action Ireland says
‘I will lose 30% of the beers in my fridge, the same with wine and spirits’: traders voice fears over alcohol health-warning labels
Small batch and artisan wines, beers and spirits may disappear from shelves as producers baulk at labelling every single bottle
Letters to the Editor, December 12th: On the Social Democrats, disabilities and alcohol
People are tired of politicians and politics, reflected by the low turnout of eligible voters
Being interviewed on national radio is hard, especially when the host is RTÉ Drivetime’s Cormac Ó hEadhra
Radio: The combative RTÉ host is good-naturedly determined to come out on top in a grilling about Dutch dairy produce in Irish schools
I Am Not an Alcoholic: ‘I would like a non-alcoholic Guinness,’ says the man. ‘Do you want a colouring book and crayons as well?’
Part 19: Often humour is used to camouflage our inner feelings – our fears and anxiety can be assuaged by humour
Should licensing laws be relaxed? Dr Sheila Gilheany and DJ Robbie Kitt debate
New legislation would see nightclubs stay open until 6am and pubs until 12.30am. While not everyone is in favour of extending alcohol laws, supporters say the move would be a boost to the night-time economy
I Am Not an Alcoholic: ‘Being alone in Paris, who was to know if I had a glass? But that was the problem, wasn’t it?’
Part 17: Although most people in the cafe are drinking coffee like me, some are having absinthe in between sips of coffee. It is 9.30am. How do they do that?
‘I think my husband has a problem with alcohol, but he says he’s just managing his stress’
Ask the Expert: Even if someone does not identify their alcohol use as a problem, it can be a serious issue for their family
‘In Ireland, people struggle more to understand when someone does not drink rather than if they drink to excess’
As 15 per cent of the population in Ireland has an alcohol use disorder, it’s time we recognise the problem and its effects, and get the right support
If you’re off the drink for January, bear these points in mind
‘Some moments are glorious. Other moments suck rocks. But this is worth doing. And you’ll soon see why’, says Belle Robertson
I Am Not an Alcoholic: ‘I turn away, red-faced. I could not hate myself more’
Part 15: This is my third Christmas without alcohol. You’d think I’d be used to it - it doesn’t work like that. Every day is a challenge, and I must be aware that alcohol is forbidden to me
I Am Not an Alcoholic: ‘Abstinence has brought power back into my life’
Part 14: I have discovered who I am. I question a lot of things; things I accepted willingly before
‘I drink alcohol regularly. Are there any healthy activities I can do to counteract its harms?’
If you drink alcohol, it may be particularly important to prioritise other aspects of your health
I Am Not an Alcoholic: ‘Despite drinking so much sparkling water, I lost my sparkle before the end of the meal’
Part 13: The novelty of being sober is long gone
‘I’ve learned that alcohol just magnified the difficult emotions I already had’
People who have reduced – or completely cut out – alcohol tell us how it has improved their health and outlook
I Am Not an Alcoholic: A misguided joke reminded me of how difficult it is to stop drinking in Ireland
Part 12: Can you imagine the looks I would get if people saw me drinking a glass of wine?
I Am Not an Alcoholic: ‘You haven’t had a drink in 11 months. Go on, you deserve it’
Part 11: Life is not always going to go as planned and if we can accept this then maybe we can handle the suffering when it comes
I Am Not an Alcoholic: ‘Wine is a socially acceptable and sophisticated aid to combat life’s little horrors’
Part 10: I recently read that observing clouds in the sky is very good for our mental health. I thought it was just me who found it so calming
Rising parental tolerance of underage drinking a mounting concern
One in five teenagers get alcohol regularly from parents, according to research on west of Ireland youth
I Am Not an Alcoholic: ‘Lying in an alley clutching a bottle in a brown paper bag doesn’t have to be your wake-up call’
Part nine: I am wondering if I should perhaps try AA again. It might be a different experience when I’ve had several months’ sobriety. We’ll see
Tourism promotion accused of ‘ignoring’ pubs as industry adapts to new realities
But critics argue marketing of alcohol ‘colours our perception of Ireland as a country’
I Am Not an Alcoholic: ‘Will you regret taking this drink?’ Yes. ‘Will it make you feel better?’ Yes
Part six: The longer I am sober, the more incentive I have to stay sober. Do I want to throw that away?
‘Try sober socialising, it’s easier than you think’: How to drink more mindfully this Christmas
Most events at this time of year feature booze and plenty of it. If you don’t want to drink as much, here’s how
‘I’m dreading Christmas – it will be my first without alcohol since my teens’
Tell Me About It: Possible shame over past drinking may cause you to shrink away from engagement with others
Extended nightclub hours: ‘It’s very exciting for the development of music culture in Ireland’
Night-time sector and young people welcome a move to revive an industry that was ‘dying on its feet’
Leave alcohol taxes alone until the hangover clears from minimum unit pricing
Cutting alcohol excise or raising alcohol levies will make it harder to judge if MUP has actually worked
Ireland’s alcohol prices: People from Republic travelling to North’s off-licences and spending ‘up to €3,000’ at a time
Mixed views on minimum unit pricing since its introduction, but those around the Border notice biggest change
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