Voices of a Generation: Study Highlights Hidden Pressures, Relief in a Glass, and the Ritual of the “Earned” Drink Dublin, 16th June 2026 – New research from Drinkaware highlights how alcohol functions as a central element in the social and…
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Drinkaware Highlights ‘Morning After’ Risks Ahead of June Bank Holiday
28th May 2026 – As people across Ireland prepare for BBQs, gatherings and trips away this June Bank Holiday weekend, Drinkaware is encouraging the public to plan ahead and be mindful of alcohol consumption, particularly when it comes to driving…
New Research from Drinkaware Reveals Complex Relationship with Alcohol Among Young Adults
Voices of a Generation: Study Highlights Contradictions and Cultural Pressures Around Alcohol Use Wednesday, 27th August 2025 – As Electric Picnic and other summer festivals draw thousands of young adults across Ireland, new qualitative research from Drinkaware is shining a…
Research shows majority of weekly drinkers now spend more on alcohol at home than in pubs and restaurants
Drinkaware CEO warns of drink-driving risk this Easter, even for those who stay in 15th April 2025 – Drinkaware is issuing a warning ahead of Easter weekend, to those who plan to drink at home, as 45% report they are now…
The cost of Covid: Low mental wellbeing and drinking to cope prevail.
Newly published research on Covid-19’s impact on alcohol behaviour and attitudes. “A year on – Irish adults’ behaviour and attitudes towards alcohol in the context of Covid-19“, explores for the first time, the impact of Covid-19 on Irish adults’ behaviour…
The low-risk weekly alcohol guidelines must be reviewed in context and communicated widely
As the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse in Ireland, Drinkaware welcomes the recently announced review of the low-risk weekly alcohol guidelines, and has offered its support of same in its submissions to the Oireachtas Health Committee…
Winter Research Briefing
Winter 2021 – Wellbeing and Behaviour Change DATE: WEDNESDAY 18th November 2021 TIME: 3PM THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ONLINE VIA ZOOM To mark Alcohol Awareness Week, please join us for our Winter 2021 Research Briefing. We are delighted to have lined up two speakers that will each deliver presentations focusing on…
Halloween Party: Tricks and Treats
Looking forward to Halloween? We are too! With more and more people in Ireland exploring sober-curious and mindful drinking, why not try throwing a different type of Halloween party too? A party with less alcohol doesn’t have to be less…
Guest Blog: Bernardine Ryan shares her experience delivering the Junior Cycle Alcohol Education Programme
After completing the three-year alcohol education programme in Our Lady’s College, there is a noticeable difference in attitude to alcohol and underage drinking. The facts and figures relating to misuse among teenagers were frightening and sobering, to say the least. The information and resources led to a more…