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
Radio: The combative RTÉ host is good-naturedly determined to come out on top in a grilling about Dutch dairy produce in Irish schools
Part 19: Often humour is used to camouflage our inner feelings – our fears and anxiety can be assuaged by humour
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
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?
Ask the Expert: Even if someone does not identify their alcohol use as a problem, it can be a serious issue for their family
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
‘Some moments are glorious. Other moments suck rocks. But this is worth doing. And you’ll soon see why’, says Belle Robertson
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
Part 14: I have discovered who I am. I question a lot of things; things I accepted willingly before
If you drink alcohol, it may be particularly important to prioritise other aspects of your health
Part 13: The novelty of being sober is long gone
People who have reduced – or completely cut out – alcohol tell us how it has improved their health and outlook
Part 12: Can you imagine the looks I would get if people saw me drinking a glass of wine?
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
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
One in five teenagers get alcohol regularly from parents, according to research on west of Ireland youth
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
But critics argue marketing of alcohol ‘colours our perception of Ireland as a country’
Part six: The longer I am sober, the more incentive I have to stay sober. Do I want to throw that away?
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
Tell Me About It: Possible shame over past drinking may cause you to shrink away from engagement with others
Night-time sector and young people welcome a move to revive an industry that was ‘dying on its feet’
Cutting alcohol excise or raising alcohol levies will make it harder to judge if MUP has actually worked
Mixed views on minimum unit pricing since its introduction, but those around the Border notice biggest change
Covid, Brexit, rising energy costs and supply chain issues combined to put the squeeze on
Minister for Health brings memo to Cabinet detailing proposals
‘Ocean of alcohol’ pouring into Irish homes since pandemic, says Alcohol Action Ireland
Current head of domestic abuse charity Sonas to take up permanent post in December
Call for price control as male low-risk limit available for just €7.65
Publicans and restaurateurs will pocket any VAT reduction to keep themselves afloat
Tusla founding chairwoman ‘inspirational figure and a powerful voice’, President says
Meetings took place year Dáil debated legislation aimed at combating harmful alcohol consumption
People do lots of other things besides drinking and non-drinkers get plenty of enjoyment out of them
Alcohol Action Ireland calls for minimum pricing as drinks become ‘more affordable’
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices