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The dark side of drinking during the winter months

With the clocks wound back an hour over the weekend, the days are getting darker, and so is our m...

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15.23 28 Oct 2025


The dark side of drinking during the winter months


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15.23 28 Oct 2025


With the clocks wound back an hour over the weekend, the days are getting darker, and so is our mood.

Seasonal affective disorder is not a myth, and people are increasingly noticing it affecting their day-to-day lives…

To overcome the bleakness of the winter months, we are also more likely to reach for a drink in the evenings. 

But, what happens when alcohol meets seasonal depression, and what are the risks?

To discuss, Seán is joined by Travel Writer and Health & Wellness Coach, Sinéad Kennedy…


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