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…
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New Drinkaware research reveals Ireland’s drinking culture is shifting, with more drinking at home alongside more calls for sober spaces
The 2025 national Barometer data highlights key changes in Irish drinking culture 18th November 2025 – Drinkaware, the national independent charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, today releases the latest findings from its Drinkaware Barometer 2025, offering a…
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…
Drinkaware research reveals new trends in alcohol consumption, highlighting the need for increased public awareness
One in four adults typically engaged in binge drinking when they drank alcohol in the past 30 days 19th November 2024 – Drinkaware, the national independent charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, today releases the first round of…
Exploring Alcohol Use in Farming Communities and Rural Areas
Drinkaware attended the National Ploughing Championships 2024 last week in Ratheniska where we handed out resources and spoke to the public about alcohol facts and harmful drinking. Attending events such as these allows us to educate and inform adults who…
This Alcohol Awareness Week, Research Shows Only 3% of Irish Adults Know What the Low-Risk Weekly Alcohol Guidelines Are
This Alcohol Awareness Week, Drinkaware want to highlight the importance of adhering to the HSE Low-Risk Weekly Guidelines (LRWG’s) and have launched a new awareness campaign, ‘Know the Low’ to highlight what they are. Understanding what the low-risk weekly guidelines…
Research Reveals Men Are More Likely to Binge Drink Than Women, With Men More Prone to Drinking Alone at Home
This Men’s Health Week, Drinkaware says it’s time to talk about men and the impact of excessive alcohol consumption on men’s health. Latest findings from the Drinkaware Barometer 2023* find that: Overall, the data for the past several years has…
Levels of low mental well-being vastly different to those reported pre-Pandemic according to national alcohol charity Drinkaware.
This Mental Health Awareness Week, Drinkaware, the national charity working to reduce alcohol misuse in Ireland, published a research paper that provides an outline of specific findings relating to adults’ mental health and wellbeing that was identified in the latest Drinkaware…
Drinkaware Encouraged by Positive Trends in Irish Drinking Culture, But Barometer Signals Ongoing Challenges in Drinking Habits
54% of 18-24-year-olds say they would like to drink less often and 57% of them have already made small positive changes Dublin, 23rd April 2024 — Drinkaware today releases its full Barometer Report for 2023, which examines the evolving landscape…