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One in four drinkers are now binge drinking, data suggests

One in four drinkers are binge drinking, while more than half of the Irish adult population are drinking alcohol on a weekly basis, new data suggests. The figures, released as part of the Drinkaware Barometer survey, found that 55% of people who ...

19 Sept 2022 at 13:00

Arts & Entertainment

REVEALED: 9 things science says will accelerate ageing

There’s no escaping ageing – and nor should we feel pressure to look like we’ve escaped it. But looking much older or younger than your biological age isn’t all down to genetics. Lifestyle can really make a difference to how old you feel and ...

28 Jul 2022 at 14:38

Local News

Alcohol initiative from Donegal charity getting international attention

A Donegal-based charity has launched a new initiative designed to challenge and resist the growing influence and impact that the alcohol industry is having on health and wellbeing. Alcohol Forum Ireland, which is based in Letterkenny, and ...

15 Mar 2022 at 17:23

Local News

Report finds low support in Donegal for measures to reduce alcohol harm

There is “little support” in Donegal for some measures to reduce alcohol-related harm compared to other parts of the country, an expert on substance abuse has said. A report on alcohol consumption and attitudes to alcohol policy in the ...

26 May 2022 at 21:00

Local News

Minimum alcohol pricing comes into effect

Minimum alcohol pricing has been introduced across the State. The new law, which came into effect on Monday, means a standard bottle of wine, from an off-licence, shop or supermarket, cannot be sold for less than €7.40 and a can of ...

06 Jan 2022 at 17:00

National News

Strong alcohol will no longer be sold at 'pocket money prices' as new law takes effect

Strong alcohol will no longer be sold at "pocket money prices" as a new law to deter binge drinking takes effect today (January 4). That's according to Junior Health Minister, Frankie Feighan, who commented on the introduction of ...

04 Jan 2022 at 10:51

Local News

Late surge to stock up on alcohol in Donegal before major price hike tomorrow

Some price-conscious Donegal consumers are flocking to their local off-licences and supermarkets this evening - in a bid to stock up before a major hike in alcohol prices. The introduction of a minimum charge for alcohol comes ...

03 Jan 2022 at 21:42

Local News

Donegal addiction counsellor welcomes minimum alcohol pricing but says more measures needed

A seasoned addiction counsellor in Donegal has welcomed the introduction of minimum pricing for alcohol. Martin McFadden, who has been calling for this measure for some time, said it was a proactive step forward. He has ...

05 Jan 2022 at 19:08

Letterkenny/Milford MD

Gardaí seek four males who they suspect stole boxes of alcohol, confectionary and toilet roll

Gardaí in Letterkenny are searching for four young men after a theft from a business last Sunday at 8.30pm. The youths were captured on CCTV entering the yard of a business on the Port Road and proceeded to steal boxes ...

25 Jan 2022 at 12:02

National News

Non-alcoholic beer sales going from strength to strength

Non-alcoholic beer has become increasingly popular in Ireland in recent years, and this trend is set to continue in 2022, according to Drinks Ireland|Beer, which represents Irish beer makers. The array of ...

24 Jan 2022 at 15:44

National News

Irish alcohol consumption on the slide after pandemic porter rush

Ireland's level of alcohol consumption is falling, according to new data from the Revenue Commissioners. The study shows alcohol consumption in Ireland has fallen again, with sales of beer and cider ...

14 Dec 2021 at 16:55

National News

Increase of minimum alcohol price will come into effect on New Year's Day

The minimum price of alcohol will increase after Christmas to stop strong alcohol being sold at very low prices. The new pricing, which will come into effect on January 1st 2022, is part of the ...

22 Dec 2021 at 17:36

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