Almost 6,000 calls were handled by the service in 2023.

Friday marks the final day of engagements of the Taoiseach’s US trip to mark St Patrick’s Day.

Ahead of the national holiday, drivers and all other road users are being reminded to plan ahead and organise a safe way home if socialising over the coming days.

The US president said he would put a 200% tariff on all alcoholic products coming out of EU countries

Throughout the course of the operation, 667 litres of alcohol, including homemade alcohol, were seized by the Revenue Commissioners.

The Irish pub as an institution is the bedrock of our community and culture and is an "absolute bedrock" of our tourism industry, says VFI chief executive Pat Crotty.

Diageo, which also owns Johnnie Walker whisky and Gordon’s gin, said Guinness sales have seen ‘extraordinary’ growth in recent months.

The airline said such a policy would result in ‘a safer travel experience for passengers and crews’.

The Irish Heart Foundation’s nurse-led vehicle offers free checks across the Republic

16 percent will go shopping and four percent will take a wintry dip in the sea.

Principal clinical psychologist, Dr Anne Kehoe, has advised people to make commitments to themselves over the festive period.

The cocaine was discovered concealed in boxes described as ‘Engraved Leather Organiser’ and ‘Yoga Wear’.

On January 10th, the hours permitted under the ban restricts the hours permitted for advertising alcohol products on television and radio to reduce children’s exposure to alcohol advertisements.

The percentage of adults who drink to make social gatherings more fun has increased from 34 per cent in 2023 to 42 per cent in 2024, according to Drinkaware's 2024 Barometer Report.

Red wine, particularly Merlot, has been described as the top choice for Christmas Day in Ireland.

32 per cent of adults who currently drink now report that drinking alone at home is their most common drinking occasion (at least once a week).

Passing sentence on Friday, Mr Justice Patrick McGrath said it was clear the offences had a very traumatic effect on the young woman. He said this had been exacerbated by the violation of her trust in her best friend on the night in question.

Overall, two in five Irish workers report addiction to or an unhealthy relationship with at least one substance, with nicotine (29 per cent) and alcohol (21 per cent) being the most prevalent.

Michael O’Leary called for alcohol limits in airports to tackle a rise in disorder on flights.

Michael O’Leary said violent outbursts occur on his planes on a weekly basis.

Beer accounts for 42.9 per cent of the alcohol market in Ireland, figures suggest.

Data from the Health Research Board shows Ireland still has the third-highest in the world in terms of the number of pubs per person

The Guinness and Gordon’s gin maker saw shares dip in early trading on Tuesday after it revealed some shoppers are shifting towards cheaper drinks.

In a pre-budget submission, the Department of Health said a balance need to be struck to discourage young people from vaping, while also supporting smokers who wish to quit

Research as part of the Healthy Ireland initiative found 80 per cent of people rated their health as being good or very good this year, down from 82 per cent in 2022

The research found almost 33 per cent of alcohol consumers were obese, with a further 40 per cent being overweight