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Irish drinking 700 percent over recommended safe alcohol level at risk of cancers (IrishCentral)

Fri, 31 May 2013 11:03:48 PDT

By: MICHELLE K SMITH

The official conference European Week Against Cancer said that the Irish are drinking 700 percent over recommended safe alcohol level to prevent cancer. Scholars at the conference have called for plain packaging for alcohol in the interest of public health.

Irish 'feel compelled to drink on St. Patrick’s Day' claims study (IrishCentral)

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:20:15 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Irish people feel compelled to drink alcohol on St. Patrick’s Day, according to a new study

US politician calls for “Irish Bill” to extend drinking hours for St. Patrick’s Day (IrishCentral)

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:46:22 PST

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Maine State Representative Maine Barry Hobbins is pushing what has been nicknamed the ‘Irish Bill’ in order to accommodate earlier drinking hours for St. Patrick’s Day this year since it falls on a Sunday.

Sport can and will drive us to drink -- Government may ban alcohol companies from sponsoring Irish sports events and teams (IrishCentral)

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 06:16:46 PST

Jason Whelan of Ballymun Kickhams celebrates with teammate Ted FurmanThere's a rumor doing the rounds in Dublin at the minute that the Irish government is about to ban alcohol companies from sponsoring sports events and teamsIt’s a story that has been knocking around for some time now, a topic that prompts much debate in GAA circles alone where Guinness have been sponsors of the hurling championship for yearsMany GAA pundits, Dr READ MORE

Irish American comic Des Bishop challenges attitudes on drink - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:01:39 PST

Irish American funnyman Des Bishop challenges attitude to drink in new seriesIrish-American funnyman Des Bishop has begun a four part investigative series, "Under the Influence", probing Ireland's relationship with alcoholBishop, originally from New York, was sent to a boarding school in Wexford as a result of his own alcoholism and has stayed in Ireland ever sinceHe is one of Ireland's best-known stand-up comics, and has released a number of popular DVD recordings of his showsHowever, Bishop's latest journalistic venture - a far cry from previous televised shows exploring Gaelic-speaking areas of Ireland - has drawn a surprising amount of abuse for the otherwise popular comic, according to an article in the Irish Examiner READ MORE

Drinking and the death of rural Ireland - the demise of pubs, the drink driving permit and isolation (IrishCentral)

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:16:15 PST

Small rural pubs like this one in Templemore, Co Tipperary are closing at a rapid paceDon't you just love the way that story about Kerry County Councilor Danny Healy Rae's proposal on drink driving has gone global? The bould Danny outraged all the politically correct nanny staters in Ireland last week by suggesting that customers in small rural pubs should be allowed to drive home slowly along quiet country roads after having a couple of pints But it wasn't just the horror at what he was proposing that got to the PC brigade What made it even worse for the High and Mighty here was the international coverage the story got, since it fitted all the stereotypes about the Irish and booze, and it had the added bonus of an eccentric looking Kerryman at its center READ MORE

Fast food joint introduces ‘Irish beer shake’ in lead up to St. Patrick’s Day (IrishCentral)

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:07:54 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

With only 46 days left until St. Patrick’s Day, the Irish themed food products have already begun to emerge.

Police critic and socialist deputy Clare Daly faces drink driving charge (IrishCentral)

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:48:40 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Independent deputy and police critic Clare Daly is under suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and faces a ban.

Happy National Irish Coffee Day - here's the best spots in the US to try the warming Irish treat (IrishCentral)

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 02:23:02 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Coffee. Whiskey. Cream. Sugar. The ingredients are simple enough for the drink known the world over as Irish coffee.

Tricks of the trade - how can you spot a good Irish coffee? (IrishCentral)

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 02:18:26 PST

By: SUSAN BYRON

A good Irish coffee should look like a pint of Guinness? No seriously, there should be a cold, thick, firm, creamy head on top of the dark, clear, scalding hot, coffee and whiskey mixture. It definitely should not have mixed or curdled, if it has, send it back and insist on a proper one. Half the pleasure is sipping the hot coffee through a layer of cold cream.

Celebrate National Irish Coffee Day - how to make the perfect winter drink (IrishCentral)

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:08:08 PST

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As the Irish actor Alex Levin said, “Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat. ”

Ernest Shackleton’s 102-year-old whiskey returned to its Antarctic home - distillers aim to recreate the brew (IrishCentral)

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:10:48 PST

By: MICHELLE K SMITH

Three bottles of a rare, 19th century Scotch found beneath the floorboards of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton’s exploration base were returned to his base in Antarctica on January 18. The bottles have been returned 102 years after Shackleton had left them behind during his South Pole expedition.

Knappogue Castle launch 14-year-old Twin Wood Irish whiskey (IrishCentral)

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 06:08:05 PST

By: JANE WALSH

Knappogue Castle, producer of a super-premium line of single malt Irish whiskies, has announced the first-time release of 14 Year Old Twin Wood Irish whiskey.

Police investigating Dublin teenager’s miscarriage after drinking father’s 'abortion potion' (IrishCentral)

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:00:17 PST

By: KERRY O’SHEA

A 14-year-old African girl’s miscarriage in an Irish hospital last year is being investigated after allegations that the girl may have been raped by her father, and that her father may have fed her a “witch doctor potion” to abort the pregnancy.

RTE's Gay Byrne bakes a Christmas cake but drinks all the whiskey! - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 04:31:28 PST

Gay BryneThis is Irish TV Personality & Legend, Mr Gay Byrne, giving a spoof Christmas Cake Recipe where he gets to tasting the whiskey (that's supposed to be for the cake) just a little too much!Gay, affectionately known as Gaybo, is one of the most famous Irish TV personalities and one of the founding fathers of modern Irish television journalism He hosted and produced the RTE Late Late Show, which has broadcast every Friday night since it's first show in 1962 until he retired in 1999!The Late Late Show is Ireland's most popular and prestigious television show and is also the longest running chat show in the worldGay sometimes tells a story about him making a Christmas Cake, where he follow a recipe and as he cooks it he makes regular tasting checks on the quality of the whiskey, with humorous results!I pasted Gay's face into a Santa Claus suit and used a little bit of PhotoShop to make this wee animation to go along with the story It's the best I could do in an hour but I had a laugh myself at the finished film clip!So sit back and listen to READ MORE

The Irish hen's night experience - boating, drinks, dancing, fabulous women and handsy men (IrishCentral)

Tue, 15 May 2012 05:30:12 PDT

Hen Party [not us] enjoying Temple Bar, DublinSince first arriving in Ireland I have harbored a morbid curiosity about hen nights Anyone who has been in Temple Bar on a Friday or Saturday will understand why I say "morbid" - I've seen seemingly normal (save whatever bachelorette-party-indicating feather boa/tutu/penile paraphernalia they bear) groups of women trot by at the beginning of the evening and then a few hours later they'll have transformed into shrieking harpies who will grope anything with a Y chromosome and shed items clothing by the Jaeger BombSo it was with equal parts dread and excitement that I went to face my first Irish hen night this past weekend In point of fact, my first bachelorette party ever READ MORE

Birthday bash in Dublin - 21 kisses and a night out on town (IrishCentral)

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:16 PST

21 or 22 Birthday shots - really?Shots, shots and more shots 21 to be exact Or is it 22? Is there an extra one for good luck? Would an extra shot of liquor actually be good luck - or the final nail in your coffin? I'm not too sure since this isn't exactly my area of expertiseDrinking and doing shots has long been a part of American culture on one's 21st birthday READ MORE

Gaelic Girls in Dublin - Maggie tries a pub crawl (IrishCentral)

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:45:24 PDT

Painting the town green READ MORE

Top ten Irish food and drinks you’ve never heard of (IrishCentral)

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:40:56 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

PHOTOS - IrishCentral’s top ten Irish food and drinks you’ve never heard of

The top five weird Irish bars in the United States - from animal testicles to ghostly apparitions (IrishCentral)

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:04:36 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

From animal testicles to ghostly apparitions - there are some pretty strange Irish bars out, as this list shows.