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Quitting alcohol in Ireland - how hard is it?

“From when our head is wet when we’re born, to when our loved ones raise a glass to us at our fun...

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15.57 11 Aug 2026


Quitting alcohol in Ireland - how hard is it?


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“From when our head is wet when we’re born, to when our loved ones raise a glass to us at our funeral, alcohol is ever-present in the celebrations of our lives. It’s hard to break the habit.” So writes Esther McCarthy, Columnist with The Irish Examiner, who hasn’t had a drink for eight weeks.

She joins Ciara to discuss.


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