News - Alcohol
Revenue seize contraband in Midlands operation
The enforcement actions resulted in significant drug, tobacco, alcohol, and counterfeit goods seizures.
Jan 19, 2026 16:53
Revenue seize over €1.27 million in contraband in nationwide operations, including the Midlands
The enforcement actions resulted in significant drug, tobacco, alcohol, and counterfeit goods seizures, along with dozens of weapons.
Dec 13, 2025 14:32
Engaged man died from 'toxic' amount of alcohol and drugs, Carrick inquest hears
A sergeant said he was the victim of the many challenges facing society today.
Dec 11, 2025 13:55
Health experts urge people to drink responsibly over the holidays
Medics say people are often unaware how much harm is caused by binge drinking over the holiday.
Dec 26, 2024 08:21
Major rise in those seeking treatment for cocaine and gambling addiction
Alcohol remains the number one addiction being treated for at the Rutland Centre.
Jul 17, 2024 09:26
LISTEN: Dubai police officer laughed at Tori Towey over injuries sustained in alleged attack
The Ballaghaderreen native has been speaking about her ordeal in a social media interview, after returning to Ireland on Thursday.
Jul 13, 2024 09:41
Ireland ranked third in the world for number of pubs per head of population
The latest alcohol review from the Health Research Board has found the average annual consumption for people aged 15 years and over last year was 9.9 litres of pure alcohol.
Apr 17, 2024 09:20
Drug and alcohol awareness week to take place locally this week
The week's events are being organised by the Western Region Drugs and Alcohol Task Force.
Nov 12, 2023 12:11
200 drivers found to be under the influence for the first half of 2023
The figures released by the CSO covers the Roscommon/Longford and Sligo/Leitrim areas.
Nov 9, 2023 12:52
Addiction support service expands into south Leitrim
The service is also based in Rossinver.
May 31, 2023 13:25
Survey finds 26% of Roscommon parents give alcohol regularly to teens
Planet Youth is an international evidence-based primary prevention model
May 19, 2023 13:27
Calls for alcohol industry to pay levy over harm to Ireland
Alcohol Action Ireland will make the call before Government later today
Jan 31, 2023 08:44
Leitrim Gardai launch special information events this week
The meetings are aimed at helping parents regarding their children's online activity, and other areas of concern for young people
Jan 17, 2023 08:44
Almost 1100 children treated for drug or alcohol issues last year
A quarter of all people treated last year for issues were under the age of 18.
Jul 15, 2022 08:38Shannonside Newsletter
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