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Why are young people turning away from alcohol?

Drinking in Ireland is changing, and fast. New figures show alcohol consumption is down over 4% i...

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16.36 9 Jun 2025


Why are young people turning away from alcohol?


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16.36 9 Jun 2025


Drinking in Ireland is changing, and fast. New figures show alcohol consumption is down over 4% in the last year, and it’s dropped by more than a third since 2001- which means for the first time, Ireland is in line with the European average.

Has our relationship with drink changed over the years, and are young people leading that charge? Sean O Maoilchiaran, Journalist and Broadcaster joins Kieran to discuss.


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