Heineken launches new stout in Ireland
Island’s Edge is here. Heineken has taken the bold move of launching a brand new stout within the Irish market. Perhaps not that bold if the related research is to be taken into account. Per a new study in conjunction with the arrival of the Island’s Edge stout, three in four people are said to have […]
4 years ago
Significant increase in weekly alcohol consumption for Irish 18-24 year-olds during pandemic
The data also found that men are more than twice as likely to engage in binge drinking than women. Weekly alcohol consumption has increased by 13% for 18-24 year-olds during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the annual Drinkaware Barometer released by Drinkaware Ireland on Wednesday. The barometer provides an overview of drinking behaviour in the […]
5 years ago
Two-thirds of men are drinking to cope during Covid-19
There has been an increase in men using alcohol as a coping mechanism since the beginning of the pandemic. Two-thirds of Irish men (66%) and just over half of Irish women (55%) are drinking alcohol as a coping mechanism while restrictions remain in place due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The figures come […]
6 years ago
Almost two-thirds of weekly drinking occasions take place at home, according to new study
People have been urged to monitor their drinking habits during the Christmas season. 61% of drinking occasions among Irish adults now happen at home, according to a new study conducted by Drinkaware. The research illustrates that two in five people never measure out the alcohol that they consume in their home, which has led the […]
6 years ago
One in five Irish drinkers classified as ‘hazardous drinkers’ in new ground-breaking report
Irish drinkers under the age of 25 engaged in an average of 28 binge drinking sessions in the last year. Just over 20% of the Irish drinking population have been classified as ‘hazardous drinkers’ in a new ground-breaking, risk-based configuration of Irish drinkers by DrinkAware. Launched this week, the DrinkAware Index has identified two key […]
7 years ago
Motorists warned that just one glass of wine or beer can put you over drink-driving limit
“The bottom line is, don’t drink and drive.” Road users are being urged to take extra caution over the Christmas and New Year period and to recognise the impact that just one drink can have. An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority officially launched their festive appeal on Thursday, aiming to raise awareness of […]
7 years ago