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# drinking - Wednesday 16 May, 2012

Mental Health

Report: 1 in 3 young people have experienced mental health problems

16/05/12 1,742 Views 18 Comments

Depression, anxiety and stress were found to be significantly higher in young people who engaged in harmful drinking behaviour.

# drinking - Saturday 12 May, 2012

From The Daily Edge Bad Monks This post contains videos

Video: Monks resign after footage shows them gambling and drinking

12/05/12 4,399 Views 15 Comments

There was smoking too….

# drinking - Tuesday 8 May, 2012

From Business ETC Whiskey

Figures show sales of Irish whiskey on the rise in the US

08/05/12 1,742 Views 15 Comments

Irish whiskey is the perfect tipple for the whiskey novice according to one expert.

# drinking - Monday 23 April, 2012

Mouth Cancer

Screening uncovered 12 cases of mouth cancer last year

23/04/12 4,477 Views 20 Comments

The second annual Mouth Cancer Awareness Day screening saw 83 people referred for urgent examinations and uncovered mouth cancer in 12 individuals.

# drinking - Tuesday 17 April, 2012

From The Daily Edge Party Politics This post contains videos

8 politicians kicking up their heels

17/04/12 3,811 Views 9 Comments

Hillary Clinton isn’t the only politician who has practised the ‘work hard, play hard’ motto…

# drinking - Friday 6 April, 2012

Alcohol

Grieving father of Caolan Mulrooney warns over youth drinking culture

06/04/12 7,641 Views 8 Comments

Caolan, 19, died after falling from a wall after a night out in Cork last year.

# drinking - Monday 2 April, 2012

From The Score Muppet Show

Why always him? Henson apologises for ‘stupid’ in-flight drinking

02/04/12 714 Views No Comments

“Drinking on that plane was inexcusable and I know that I must take responsibility for it.”

# drinking - Monday 26 March, 2012

Alcohol

Students focus on side of drink culture ‘neglected by reality TV’

26/03/12 2,716 Views 8 Comments

DrinkAware.ie says its competition looks at the aspects of home drinking which are glossed over on shows like the Geordie Shore and Tallafornia.

# drinking - Friday 16 March, 2012

St Patrick's Day

St Patrick’s Day link with alcohol must be broken – Shortall

16/03/12 2,857 Views 46 Comments

The junior minister said there was a “very close connection between alcohol and our national celebrations”.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Friday

16/03/12 5,335 Views 8 Comments

Nine things to know before 9am…

# drinking - Saturday 25 February, 2012

Opinion

Column: Irish pubs are a safe haven and a welcome hearth. We need them.

25/02/12 7,317 Views 47 Comments

Architect George Boyle writes about how the pub was a cornerstone of her social life – and why proposals on alcohol are missing the point.

# drinking - Monday 20 February, 2012

Alcohol

Four in ten parents ‘binge drink’ at least once a month

20/02/12 6,315 Views 44 Comments

More than 80 per cent of under-18s drink, with underage males saying they have an average of 10 drinks on a night out.

# drinking - Tuesday 24 January, 2012

Alcohol

Revenue warns that fake brand alcohol can cause blindness

24/01/12 4,475 Views 40 Comments

The most commonly counterfeited alcoholic drinks are spirits – particularly vodka, and these drinks can have severe and fatal effects.

# drinking - Thursday 12 January, 2012

Craic Agus Ceol

Pessimistic, boastful but loves a drink: what Lonely Planet says about Ireland

12/01/12 7,205 Views 32 Comments

The tenth edition of the famed travel guide has some familiar themes…

# drinking - Tuesday 10 January, 2012

From The Daily Edge Drinking

Do beer goggles really exist?

10/01/12 7,032 Views 28 Comments

Apparently, yes.

# drinking - Monday 9 January, 2012

Cheap Alcohol

Minimum prices for alcohol may be introduced soon – Minister

09/01/12 4,138 Views 102 Comments

Alcohol costs the State 3.7 billion every year in illness, absenteeism and crime, according to Minister of State at the Department of Health Roisin Shortall who is looking at ways to deal with alcohol misuse.

# drinking - Friday 6 January, 2012

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Are drink-driving laws fair to those in rural areas?

06/01/12 6,463 Views 144 Comments

A coroner in Kerry has said older men in rural areas are becoming more isolated because even one pint can now put them over the limit. Have your say here…

# drinking - Monday 19 December, 2011

Health

Ireland’s vital signs: The nation’s health over the last decade

19/12/11 3,584 Views 6 Comments

New figures outline how Ireland’s health has changed over the last ten years. We’ve picked out what’s getting better – and what’s getting worse.

# drinking - Wednesday 26 October, 2011

From The Daily Edge Dying For A Drink

The 17 jobs where you’re most likely to become an alcoholic

26/10/11 5,359 Views 23 Comments

Business Insider sorted through 11 million US death certificates – and found the professions most likely to die of alcoholism.

# drinking - Thursday 20 October, 2011

From The Score Opinion

Give it a rest, Darren: why the Open champion needs to shut up about drink

20/10/11 877 Views 5 Comments

The European Tour veteran’s ceaseless alcohol-related bragging isn’t just unimaginative, it’s beginning to tarnish the memory of his Open victory, risks making him look pathetic in the process.

Opinion

Column: Alcohol doesn’t make us drunken idiots – that’s society’s fault

20/10/11 1,643 Views 32 Comments

Research shows that drinking alone doesn’t make people flirt and start fights. So the answer must lie in ourselves, writes Shane Leavy.

# drinking - Wednesday 12 October, 2011

Read Me

Column: My long journey of recovery from alcoholism

12/10/11 2,832 Views 38 Comments

Author Catherine Barry tells how she realised she had a drink problem – and why no threats will ever save an alcoholic.

# drinking - Wednesday 10 August, 2011

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Does Ireland have a dangerous drinking culture?

10/08/11 3,708 Views 69 Comments

A charity has said that alcohol is seriously damaging Irish society. So today we’re asking: Is our drinking culture a problem?

Opinion

Column: Our ‘drinking culture’ isn’t romantic, it’s killing us

10/08/11 2,589 Views 54 Comments

We love to talk about Ireland’s alcohol culture – but lack the courage to do anything about it, writes Fiona Ryan of Alcohol Action Ireland.

# drinking - Friday 29 July, 2011

Opening Hours

Pub could escape ‘lock-in’ prosecution… as laws aren’t in Irish

29/07/11 901 Views 10 Comments

Donegal GAA captain Anthony Molloy’s bar is the third to employ an apparent loophole in Ireland’s legal system.

# drinking - Monday 13 June, 2011

Search

Gardaí search for two after man drowns in Cork

13/06/11 252 Views 4 Comments

The 52-year-old was seen drinking with two others near Barnane in Cork last Friday; his body was recovered from the River Blackwater later that day.

# drinking - Saturday 14 May, 2011

Mouth Cancer

Two people in Ireland die every week from mouth cancers

14/05/11 1,421 Views 15 Comments

The new president of the Irish Dental Association highlighted a 30 per cent increase in the incidence of mouth cancers in the past ten years as cause for concern.

# drinking - Wednesday 11 May, 2011

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Wednesday

11/05/11 2,007 Views 7 Comments

Our daily wrap-up of news and developments – today including a pretty unusual health experiment in Sweden…

From The Daily Edge College

University will pay students to stay sober

11/05/11 495 Views 1 Comment

Cambridge University seeking volunteers to ‘baby-sit’ students who drink too much on nights out

# drinking - Wednesday 27 April, 2011

Take 5

Take 5: Wednesday

27/04/11 2,026 Views No Comments

5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.

Alcohol

Ireland’s biggest drinkers live in Louth and Dublin, according to survey

27/04/11 1,674 Views 21 Comments

An Aviva Health Insurance survey of over 20,000 people suggests Irish people spend an average of €2,000 a year on alcohol.

# drinking - Monday 29 November, 2010

Pregnancy

One fifth of pregnant women smoke or drink

29/11/10 437 Views No Comments

A study into childhood development breaks down the drinking and smoking habits of pregnant women in Ireland.

referendum

fiscal compact

NTMA: No access to ESM would mean no access to markets either

Patricia McKenna and Thomas Pringle are both seeking a referendum on the ESM treaty.
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Large majority of voters in favour of referendum on ESM treaty
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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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Read: How good is life in Ireland?


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David Hall
Column: The mortgage crisis is stoked by mistrust. Here’s how we might fix it.
By David Hall - @davidhall75

Aggressive banks are making mortgage resolution impossible, writes David Hall of New Beginning – and suggests a way to restore trust between lenders and borrowers.

Jim Clarken
Column: ‘Women are digging up anthills for the tiny grains inside’
By Jim Clarken

Children mine for gold in home-made pits, while parents risk their lives for food – Jim Clarken describes the harrowing scenes as a crisis unfolds in west Africa.

Michael Taft
Vote No: The Treaty will bring the EU together – in economic stagnation
By Michael Taft - @notesonthefront

Confidence and stability will be the last things to emerge from this dangerous experiment, writes Michael Taft.

Naoise Nunn
Vote Yes: EU funds are like our credit union. Let’s not go to the loan sharks.
By Naoise Nunn - @naoisen

A Yes to the Stability Treaty will give Ireland access to the ESM, writes Naoise Nunn – and keep us out of a potentially lethal game of chicken.

Seamus Breslin
Column: Parents bringing their children to be kneecapped. Yes, this is Ireland.
By Seamus Breslin

Self-styled republican vigilantes are terrorising a city, writes Seamus Breslin – and perceived neglect by authorities is fuelling the fire.

Mike Morris
Column: Another Priory Hall is coming down the tracks. Here’s why.
By Mike Morris - @nyderoleary

Phil Hogan is planning to introduce new regulations which are meant to make for better buildings. He’s making a major mistake, writes Mike Morris.

Jane Suiter
Column: Who are the winners and losers in the referendum campaign right now?
By Jane Suiter - @JaneSuit

With nine days to go before referendum day, Dr Jane Suiter of UCC analyses the parties and the latest polls to see how the campaign is playing out.

Micheál Martin
Column: Job creation is too important for party politics. Let’s work together.
By Micheál Martin

Writing for TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin explains why Fianna Fáil’s new plan to tackle youth unemployment should be seriously considered.

Lisa McInerney
Column: National pride or bald-faced bigotry? Maybe neither, or both.
By Lisa McInerney - @SwearyLady

Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…

Lynn McDonald Byrne
Column: Some talk about the ‘magic’ of childbirth. To me, it was horrific.
By Lynn McDonald Byrne

For new mothers, the pressure can be so overwhelming it makes you ill. Lynn McDonald Byrne describes her experience of postnatal depression.

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From The Score

I’ll play it cool at the Euros, Mario Balotelli warns Ireland Euro 2012

I’ll play it cool at the Euros, Mario Balotelli warns Ireland

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