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Former Miss Ireland reveals she has been sober for more than a year after she 'blacked out' after night of drinking
Holly Carpenter
Speaking on World Mental Health Day, Holly Carpenter revealed she has been sober for more than a year
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Fears of €10 pints becoming the new normal in Dublin as publicans issue warning
Alcohol
The hospitality sector is still reeling after the Government refused to cut the VAT rate in last week’s Budget or provide any help for the struggling sector
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'I had fleas in my hair, I was destroyed': Mum turns life around after devastating drug addiction
Drugs
Alice Mannix, 43, found a roadmap to recovery through the local addiction services in Limerick, has since been reunited with her son and is thriving
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Kerry gardaí warn of strict clampdown on underage drinking and anti-social behaviour at seven-day Listowel Races Festival
Horse Racing
Over 100,000 people expected to attend the seven day Listowel Races Harvest Festival in Kerry
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A Dublin drug and alcohol addiction treatment centre is harnessing the remarkable power of boxing
Drugs
Roddy Collins, Kenneth Egan and Philly McMahon are among the sports stars who have supported the work done in Finglas-based Sankalpa.
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Average cost of a round of drinks rises to €29
Alcohol
The average cost of a round of six drinks rose by 10 per cent to over €29 in the past year, researchers have revealed.
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Ryanair boss calls for two-drink limit for passengers at airport bars
Ryanair
Michael O'Leary made the comment following a rise in alcohol-fuelled incidents on flights this summer
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People 'mind-blown' after discovering what 'off licence' really means
Alcohol
You might find yourself in an off licence picking up some booze this weekend, but have you ever stopped to think about where the phrase 'off licence' actually comes from?
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HSE offers advice to parents ahead of Leaving Cert results day
Leaving Certificate
Leaving Cert students all around the country will receive their results on Friday, and the HSE has advised parents to have a chat with their children prior to celebrations
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Prisoner, 34, found dead in cell after consuming sleeping pills and homemade 'hooch'
Irish Prison Service
The man's parents objected to the way they were informed about his death by phone, as his mother was driving and 'could have caused an accident'
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'I regard proper pubs as David Attenborough views the Serengeti, with curiosity, affection and protective concern'
Pubs
'The best of them remain warm blankets to wrap around shivering spirits. Metaphorical hot toddies for days when the sun declines to shine'
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Sports fanatics toast Ireland’s triumph at Olympics by splurging an extra €8 million on booze
Alcohol
Data released by Kantar also shows shoppers forked out an additional €5 million on sweet and savoury confectionery last month compared to July 2023.
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Nigella Lawson's incredible hangover cure that can be a 'lifesaver'
Nigella Lawson
TV chef and food writer Nigella Lawson, 64, used an array of wild ingredients to create a hangover cure which she claims will instantly improve your sore head from the night before
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'I still get asked for ID and young men hit on me - people freak out at my real age'
Skincare
Jessica Jerrard's youthful looks mean she is often mistaken as much younger than she is
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Red wine hack promises to make any bottle taste good - but some label it a 'crime'
Alcohol
If you're sick of pouring away red wine because it tastes too acidic, listen up as there's a viral hack that promises to turn any bad vino into a tasty treat - and it's super simple
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Rip-off Ireland ranked second most expensive EU country for goods and services
Cost of Living
Irish consumers are paying a whopping 42 percent more than average Europeans for day-to-day items, the latest statistics have revealed
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The Guinness Open Gate Brewery has reopened its doors with Dublin’s newest beer garden
Guinness
The limited-edition, seasonal beer menu will change regularly throughout the year with some of the first brews on tap including the Crane St. Pale Ale, a Watermelon Spritz and an Irish whiskey-flavoured stout
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Research shows Irish people's top 10 biggest turn-offs when it comes to hen and stag dos
Alcohol
If you have been on one of these, you could probably have compiled this list yourself
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Expert says red wine is 'good for your health' - and it's all down to one thing
Diet
Professor Tim Spector, a nutritional scientist, has said that red wine can be 'beneficial' for your health - but only if you drink it in moderation and occasionally
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Croke Park alcohol rules - why can't I have a pint in my seat at Leinster v Northampton?
Leinster Rugby
Leinster will take on Northampton at Croke Park this weekend, and rugby fans will have to get used to some new rules pertaining to alcohol consumption.
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Publicans reminded to clearly display prices at premises or face the consequences
Pubs
There are two types of price lists which licensed premises must display under Irish law
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Bad news for anyone who drinks Bulmers or Tennent's as owners C&C make bombshell announcement
Alcohol
Most publicans are now increasing the price of a pint by between 10 and 30 cent for draught beers and a pint of lager has now hit six euros in many pubs
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Average Irish person consumes equivalent of 400 pints of beer a year, new research reveals
Alcohol
Figures from a new health report show that people aged 15 years and over drank 9.9 litres of pure alcohol in 2023, the equivalent of 37 bottles of vodka (70cl), 104 bottles of wine, or 400 pints of beer
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Teetotaller Jarlath Burns explains why he is "totally against" alcohol bans for GAA players
Jarlath Burns
The new GAA President is a proud member of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association
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