Alcohol Action Ireland

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

Thu Dec 12 2024 - 06:00

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

Fri Nov 01 2024 - 05:00

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

Tue Jun 04 2024 - 06:33

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

Tue Apr 09 2024 - 06:00

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?

Tue Feb 27 2024 - 05:31

‘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

Mon Jan 29 2024 - 05:31

‘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

Thu Jan 18 2024 - 05:31

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

Thu Jan 11 2024 - 06:01

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

Tue Dec 19 2023 - 06:01

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

Mon Nov 20 2023 - 05:31

‘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

Sun Sept 24 2023 - 06:01

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

Sun Sept 17 2023 - 06:01

‘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

Tue Sept 12 2023 - 05:01

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?

Tue Aug 15 2023 - 06:01

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

Tue Jul 18 2023 - 06:01

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

Tue Jun 20 2023 - 06:01

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

Mon May 22 2023 - 05:00

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

Tue May 16 2023 - 05:01

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’

Fri Mar 24 2023 - 05:00

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?

Tue Feb 21 2023 - 05:01

‘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

Sat Dec 03 2022 - 05:00

‘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

Wed Nov 16 2022 - 06:01

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’

Fri Oct 28 2022 - 10:39

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

Fri Aug 26 2022 - 05:00

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

Wed Jun 22 2022 - 02:00

Pricewatch’s 2021: An expensive year for consumers

Covid, Brexit, rising energy costs and supply chain issues combined to put the squeeze on

Mon Dec 27 2021 - 00:00

Q&A: What’s the story with plans for minimum pricing for alcohol?

Minister for Health brings memo to Cabinet detailing proposals

Tue May 04 2021 - 19:23

Wine sales surge in past year amid bar and restaurant closures

‘Ocean of alcohol’ pouring into Irish homes since pandemic, says Alcohol Action Ireland

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 06:37

Fiona Ryan appointed North’s commissioner for childhood abuse survivors

Current head of domestic abuse charity Sonas to take up permanent post in December

Tue Oct 06 2020 - 13:45

Alcohol selling for ‘pocket money prices’, says lobby group

Call for price control as male low-risk limit available for just €7.65

Thu Aug 20 2020 - 01:00

VAT cuts are for businesses – consumers will still pay the same

Publicans and restaurateurs will pocket any VAT reduction to keep themselves afloat

Sat Jul 04 2020 - 06:12

President leads tributes to children’s rights advocate Norah Gibbons

Tusla founding chairwoman ‘inspirational figure and a powerful voice’, President says

Thu Apr 09 2020 - 10:05

Drinks industry lobbyists met Government members and officials 361 times in 2018

Meetings took place year Dáil debated legislation aimed at combating harmful alcohol consumption

Mon Mar 09 2020 - 09:09

Giving up alcohol for January? Beware ‘euphoric recall’

People do lots of other things besides drinking and non-drinkers get plenty of enjoyment out of them

Thu Jan 09 2020 - 06:01