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More than 2,000 pubs have closed in Ireland in past 20 years, report says
Pubs
Pub closures were on average running at around 112 a year but, between 2019 and 2024, this rate increased to 128 annually
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Spain holidays: Surprising booze warning issued to Irish tourists by officials
Spain holidays
As thousands of Irish tourists prepare for summer holidays to Spain, officials have issued a surprising warning about alcohol and other important safety advice that visitors need to know before they go.
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'I just wanted to cut back on drinking but my new habit ruined my teeth'
Alcohol
Victoria feared she was drinking too much alcohol and didn't like the effects, but the alternative was just as bad if not worse.
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Revenue seizes over €2m in contraband, including drugs, counterfeit goods and alcohol
Revenue
Revenue officers have been busy over the past week
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Simon Harris confirms delay to yet another Government plan
Simon Harris
Simon Harris confirmed that a decision on delaying warning labels on alcohol will be made in the coming weeks
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Al Porter admits he tried to 'numb life and reality' with booze and drugs
Al Porter
The comedian has been sober for four years now
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Revenue seize weapons, drugs, alcohol and tobacco in various operations
Revenue
Revenue seized around €126,600 worth of contraband in various operations
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Just the tonic: Five tasty cocktail recipes to celebrate World Gin Day
Alcohol
Gin Day is the second Saturday in June, and is held to appreciate its history and culture
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Alcohol consumption by Irish adults falls by almost 5% in a year
Alcohol
Recent data suggests that alcohol consumption in Ireland is now at average European levels
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The anatomy of a hangover - WHOOP crunched the numbers and came up with some alarming stats
Fitness And Health
A day, and night, on the tear left me nursing a massive hangover - and WHOOP was able to show just how dramatic an impact it had on my body.
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Calls for laws to ban parents buying non-alcoholic beers for kids in pubs
Alcohol
Fianna Fáil minister Jim O’Callaghan has now been urged to provide clarity or update laws around the sale of 0.0 products to minors, with Alcohol Action Ireland telling the Irish Mirror that there is currently a "loophole"
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Ireland drink drive calculator: How long to wait if you've had beer, gin or wine over bank holiday
Alcohol
As people across Ireland enjoy the May bank holiday, Drinkaware and gardai are urging caution around next-morning drink-driving, warning that only time can remove alcohol from the body.
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Stop drinking alcohol before bed at this precise time say experts
Alcohol
A drink before bed is a common way for many people to help relax and nod off, but experts have revealed that alcohol can actually make your sleep worse, and shared the best time to stop drinking
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Revenue seize weapons, booze, drugs and cigarettes in multiple operations nationwide
Revenue
Revenue officers were busy over the last week, seizing an estimated €660,650 worth of drugs, booze, cigarettes, weapons, and other illegal goods in various operations
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Ireland weather: Exact time 486km wall of rain to swallow country as Met Eireann issues stark alert
Met Eireann
Ireland's mini-heatwave is set to end in dramatic fashion with a 486km wall of rain bringing hail, thunder and a sharp drop in temperatures, with Met Eireann warning of a washout.
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Spencer Matthews admits he used to snap at Vogue Williams over his booze habits
Spencer Matthews
Spencer features in tonight's episode of Hooked on RTE One
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St Patrick's alcohol sales times as supermarkets and off-licences to restrict purchases
St Patrick's Day
As Ireland prepares for St Patrick's Day celebrations, revellers are reminded that alcohol sales in supermarkets and off-licences will be delayed, with even stricter restrictions in Dublin city centre.
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St Patrick's weekend supermarket hours for Lidl, Dunnes, SuperValu, Aldi, Tesco amid alcohol rules
Supermarkets
Supermarkets across Ireland, including Lidl, Dunnes, SuperValu, Aldi and Tesco, have confirmed opening hour changes over the St Patrick's Day bank holiday weekend, with some stores closing earlier and alcohol sales restricted on March 17.
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Tesco shoppers praise award-winning Baileys rival that's now lowest price ever
Shopping Picks
The delicious tipple is made using single-malt Irish whiskey, Belgian white chocolate, Madagascan vanilla, and fresh Irish cream
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Politicians and guests spent over €1 million in Dáil bar since 2022
Leinster House
More than 28,000 pints of stout were downed by patrons in the two bars located in Leinster House between 2022 and 2024
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Army boozers that sell pints for €3.20 got €114,000 taxpayer bailout due to downturn in profits
Defence Forces
The network of 45 bars located in Defence Forces barracks received a €30,000 grant in 2022 despite recording sales of almost €1 million and a gross profit of nearly €300,000
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Guinness' popularity in the UK threatened by another Irish stout, which many fans say is better
Guinness
While Guinness continues to reign supreme, another Irish beverage is quietly vying for the crown as King of Irish Stout
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'I drank a bottle of wine every night - until one frightening symptom forced me to stop'
Alcohol
'The problem with this was that I could never just have one glass. I would always get to the bottom of a bottle. Not even because I was addicted at that point, I just saw zero point in drinking unless I could get drunk. That was my mission. Every time.'
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Price of pint of Heineken to increase later this month
Heineken
Heineken has announced a six-cent increase in the price of of its draught products, which include Beamish, Orchard Thieves, and Birra Moretti.
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