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Alcohol rehab centre planned for former Kilcormac convent

THERE are plans afoot to develop a residential alcohol rehabilitation centre in Kilcormac. A planning application is to be lodged with Offaly county council by Serenity Home Ltd for a change of use of the existing Convent School which is located on ...

29 Jul 2020 at 16:20

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Drinkaware release calculator to keep tabs on your drinking this May Bank Holiday Weekend

As the summer season begins, Drinkaware is calling on people to monitor their alcohol consumption this May Bank Holiday weekend using their online calculator. 50,000 people have used the Drinkaware Drinks Calculator to track their habits online so ...

03 May 2018 at 17:29

Lifestyle

Affected by someone else’s drinking? 3 key pieces of advice for loved ones of alcoholics

Is there an alcoholic in your life? We don’t often talk about the people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking – but the impact on loved ones, family and partners can be immense. For Alcohol Change UK – the charity behind ...

03 Jul 2023 at 19:59

Lifestyle

5 non-alcoholic sparklers to put some shine into Dry January

January swings us in many ways… from New Year resolutions, to setting goals, to going on a health kick – and giving up the booze. Whether it’s choosing non-alcoholic options all the time or cutting down mid-week, taking a detour down sober ...

24 Dec 2024 at 08:00

Lifestyle

8 healthy habits to help you live longer – according to a new study

Eight habits that could help people live more than 20 years longer have been identified by researchers. While it’s long been known that certain lifestyle factors can influence lifespan, the American study isolated the eight factors that ...

24 Jul 2023 at 14:14

Lifestyle

Alcohol-free drink options ‘changes choices of online shoppers’

Online shoppers buy fewer alcoholic drinks when presented with an increased selection of non-alcoholic options, research suggests. A team from Cambridge University presented study participants with varying proportions of alcoholic and ...

30 Mar 2023 at 19:00

Lifestyle

Actually useful things you can do right now to deal with hangxiety

If a big weekend of Halloween parties has left you with a frightful hangover, you might be feeling a bit more anxious than usual. It’s no secret excessive drinking can potentially have a detrimental effect on your physical and mental ...

31 Oct 2022 at 13:52

Lifestyle

What are sparkling teas and when should you be drinking them?

You would think the founder of a brewery that specialises in tea-based drinks would be a big tea drinker, but no, Louise Avery, founder of L.A. Brewery, isn’t a fan of a builder’s brew. Instead, “I love tea when it’s cold, fizzy and ...

19 Jun 2025 at 08:30

Lifestyle

Could alcohol be impacting your health without you realising it?

Alcohol may be a big part of how many people socialise and celebrate, but it can have a negative impact on our lives in a range of ways, as Alcohol Awareness Week (July 1-7), coordinated by Alcohol Change UK, highlights. However, ...

01 Jul 2024 at 14:08

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New laws on alcohol advertising come into effect today

New laws on advertising alcohol during sports and children's events will come into effect today, November 12, 2021. The laws are introduced under sections 15 and 16 of the Public Health Alcohol Act 2018. The new laws will ...

12 Nov 2021 at 13:57

National News

Increased alcohol and drug use during pandemic presents 'a very challenging time'

The Covid-19 pandemic has let to an increase in the misuse of alcohol and drugs and increased gambling, creating additional challenges for addiction services. The Sub-Committee on mental health will discuss challenges ...

12 Oct 2021 at 12:06

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Gardaí carrying out out high visibility patrols and checkpoints this Bank Holiday weekend

This October bank holiday weekend Gardaí will carry out high visibility patrols and checkpoints across the roads network and are appealing to motorists not to drive under the influence of an intoxicant and to reduce ...

25 Oct 2019 at 13:46

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