What if I told you that there’s a vibrant community of women and members of the LGBTQ+ community who are celebrating sober socialising? When I founded Babes Without Beers, I was on a journey to change my relationship with alcohol….
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Here’s To Change Podcast by Drinkaware
Here’s To Change, a podcast by Drinkaware will introduce you to inspiring people who know how good life can get – when you make a positive change to your relationship with alcohol. From sober curious to understanding how alcohol can…
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…
Mindful Drinking at Festivals
It’s festival season! Whether you’re going to Forbidden Fruit, Electric Picnic, or something small and local, you can make the most out of it by practicing mindful drinking. What is mindful drinking? Mindful drinking is a practice that challenges you…
Benefits of Being Sober at a Festival and Packing Checklist
It’s festival season, which means great music, welly boots and unforgettable experiences. If you are heading to a music festival this summer, why not try going sober? Explore the benefits of going sober at a festival and check out our…
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…
Alcohol use among LGBTQ+ adult communities – Irelands’ need for more inclusive research
It has been well documented how alcohol has traditionally been deeply embedded in all aspects of life in Ireland, both in social and celebratory events and in daily living (Doyle et al. 2024). Positive indicators of shifts in both attitudes…
#HeresToChange: Drinkaware Encourages the Adults of Ireland to Join the Mindful Drinking Movement this St. Patrick’s Day
New Drinkaware research shows a growing trend toward moderation, highlighting Ireland’s evolving relationship with alcohol 10th March 2005–As Ireland prepares for our annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, Drinkaware, the national independent charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, is…
Sober-Curious Valentine’s & Galentine’s
Celebrate with Clarity and Connection Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all about champagne toasts and wine-paired dinners. Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, or just looking for a fresh way to celebrate, this hallmark holiday can be just as romantic and…
Winter Research Briefing 2024 Key Takeaways
An examination of patterns of alcohol consumption among adults in Ireland in 2024 We were thrilled to host our 12th Research Briefing event on 26th November 2024 at which John O’Mahony, IPSOS B&A gave the keynote presentation focusing on key…