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HSE warns the colour of your pee could show you're not drinking enough in hot weather
HSE
The HSE has urged people to monitor the colour of their pee as a simple way to check for dehydration as Ireland braces for temperatures above 30C.
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Irish revellers pinpoint ideal nightclub closing time - and it's later than you think
Nightclubs
It's shutters down in Dublin at 2.30am but revellers want to stay out longer
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Lidl opening pub in Irish supermarket within days and shoppers will instantly recognise the name
Lidl
Lidl has revealed that its first ever pub on the island of Ireland will open next month at its Dundonald supermarket.
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'My pub serves best Guinness in the UK but 3 Dublin bars are better'
Pubs
Oisin Rogers is owner of the Devonshire pub in Soho – which known for serving the best Guinness in London. He has named his top three Dublin pubs, and some of his answers may surprise you
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Irish booze consumption at 'hazardous levels' as experts flag worrying trends
Alcohol
A new report by AAI reveals great concern over the soaring increase in young people's drinking
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Guinness maker confirms massive new Ireland brewery as demand surges
Guinness
Diageo has confirmed plans for a major new Guinness brewery in Co Kildare as the company ramps up production to meet soaring global demand.
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Call time on airport pints? Or shout another round? Have your say on Ryanair booze ban call
Ryanair
Airport pint rituals could be a thing of the past - good move or terrible injustice? Have your say in our poll
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Ryanair boss blasts 5am pints and calls for strict 2 drink limit at airports
Ryanair
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has criticised early morning airport drinking and renewed calls for stricter alcohol rules, including a two drink limit.
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Spain holiday warning as six drink limit hits Irish tourists this summer
Spain holidays
Irish tourists heading to Spain this summer are being warned they could face strict six drink limits and fines of up to €3,000 under new rules cracking down on excessive partying.
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Irish drivers warned they must report 23 medical conditions or face fines
Road Safety Authority
Drivers in Ireland are being warned they must declare 23 medical conditions to the NDLS or risk fines and potential criminal penalties under strict licensing rules.
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'Leftover Baileys' warning as Irish homes repeat same Easter mistake
Easter
Experts are warning Irish households not to pour leftover Baileys down the sink after Easter, as the creamy liqueur can cause serious blockages and costly damage to pipes.
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'Morning after' drink calculator shows when you're safe to drive this Easter
Alcohol
Drivers are being warned they could still be over the limit the morning after drinking this Easter as Garda ramp up checkpoints.
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Possible drugs in Noah Donohoe's system can't be ruled out, inquest hears
Noah Donohoe
An inquest into the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe heard that while toxicology tests found no evidence of drugs or alcohol, experts said it cannot be completely ruled out.
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Ireland drink drive calculator: How long you need to wait after pints, wine or gin this St Patrick's
St Patrick's Day
If you're planning a few drinks this St Patrick's Day, here's how long you may need to wait before it's safe to get back behind the wheel.
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Ireland pub closing times on St Patrick's Day as major change hits drinkers today
St Patrick's Day
St Patrick's Day celebrations are underway across Ireland, but there are key changes to alcohol rules and pub opening hours to be aware of.
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Are shops open on St Patrick's Day? Supermarket hours for Dunnes, Lidl, Tesco, Aldi, SuperValu
St Patrick's Day
On St Patrick's Day, supermarkets including Dunnes, Lidl, Tesco, Aldi and SuperValu will have reduced opening hours, while alcohol sales are also delayed.
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St Patrick's Day alcohol warning as supermarkets and off licences delay drink sales
St Patrick's Day
As St Patrick's Day celebrations get underway across Ireland, people planning to buy alcohol are being reminded that special licensing rules apply on March 17.
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'Most delicious Irish cream liqueur I've tasted' ranked above Baileys drops in price
Alcohol
'This is so beautiful, creamy and a better class of liqueur. Move over, Baileys, there's a new drink in town'
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Spain holiday warning for Irish tourists as nearly 1,000 fined under new rules
Spain holidays
Irish tourists travelling to Spain are being warned to follow new rules in Barcelona after police issued nearly 1,000 fines in a week.
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Revenue seizes massive €97k beer haul as 24,500 litres stopped at Rosslare
Rosslare
The alcohol arrived in an accompanied trailer that had disembarked a ferry from Dunkirk, France
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Ryanair says all passengers should stop carrying certain type of alcohol on planes
Ryanair
Ryanair has issued important travel advice about a banned item that could cause problems at the airport, and many passengers may not realise the alcohol is prohibited
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Woman glassed stranger at his own engagement party when she was drunk
Crime
Maddie Kirby's victim needed stitches to a deep wound in his forehead and has been left scarred
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Gardai arrest nearly 200 motorists for driving under influence of intoxicant over Bank Holiday weekend
An Garda Siochana
The force also confirmed they caught nearly 3,500 drivers speeding, including one who was detected going 190kph in a 100kph zone on the N4 in Leitrim
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Ryanair issues warning over food and drink passengers can bring on planes
Ryanair
Ryanair has issued a warning about what food and drinks passengers can and can't bring on board ahead of the busy holiday season.
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