30th April 2026 – As the May Bank Holiday approaches, Drinkaware is encouraging people across Ireland to embrace safer socialising by planning their journeys in advance. With the long weekend offering a great opportunity to connect with friends and family,…
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Irish Drinking Habits Permanently Altered Post-Pandemic as 2020-2025 Barometer Data shows 55% of adults who drink are now most likely to drink at home, says Drinkaware.
Thursday, 2nd April 2026 – Drinkaware, the national independent charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, released a comparative paper that demonstrates how Irish patterns of consumption have undergone a significant and lasting transformation in the years since the…
#HeresToChange: Drinkaware Encourages Ireland to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day Differently
Thursday, 12th March 2026 – As Ireland prepares to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, Drinkaware, the national independent charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, is calling on adults to embrace mindful celebration under this year’s #HeresToChange campaign. St Patrick’s…
Drinkaware Announces Season 2 of ‘Here’s To Change’ Podcast, Featuring New Voices Exploring Moderation And Modern Drinking Culture.
Drinkaware, the national independent charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, today announced the return of its podcast Here’s to Change for a second season. Building on the success of Season One, the new series continues to spark open,…
87% of Adults Agree Any Amount of Alcohol Impairs Driving
Drinkaware urges road safety and planning ahead this St. Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday Weekend. As the St Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday approaches, Drinkaware is reminding people across Ireland that alcohol and driving never mix – including the often-overlooked danger of…
This Blue Monday Drinkaware Encourages Keeping Up Your Dry January Momentum
This Blue Monday, often described as the most challenging day of the year, Drinkaware, the national independent charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, is encouraging people across Ireland to be kind to themselves, and continue any positive changes…
Drinkaware Encourages an Alcohol-Free Start to 2026 As New Research Highlights Growing Openness to Dry January
Drinkaware, the national independent charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, is encouraging adults across Ireland to consider taking part in Dry January 2026 — a month-long opportunity to reset habits, boost wellbeing, and explore a more mindful relationship…
Drinkaware Research Briefing 2025: Blog
An examination of patterns of alcohol consumption among adults in Ireland in 2025 We were thrilled to host our 14th Research Briefing event on 26th November 2025 at which John O’Mahony, IPSOS B&A gave the keynote presentation focusing on key…
Drinkaware launches ‘Gift Yourself Tomorrow’ Christmas campaign.
New research shows growing interest in healthier drinking habits — but awareness of HSE guidelines remains very low1 Drinkaware, the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, today launched its 2025 Christmas campaign, ‘Gift Yourself Tomorrow’. The campaign…