I Am Not an Alcoholic: Some friends are distancing themselves from me. It hurts, but there is nothing I can do about it
Part 21: A lot more people know who is writing these articles, and I have mixed feelings about this
Part 21: A lot more people know who is writing these articles, and I have mixed feelings about this
Chris Joyce, now part of Oisín McConville’s backroom team with the Kildare footballers, is marking five years sober
Alcohol consumption in Ireland has fallen by almost one-third so far this century, driven by more health-conscious young people with less disposable income
Part 20: ‘Becoming a non-drinker changes you, or, at least, it changed me’
Part 19: Often humour is used to camouflage our inner feelings – our fears and anxiety can be assuaged by humour
New law proposed by Government is in conflict with legislation introduced in 2018 to drive down drinking, particularly among young people, review says
Part 18: ‘Even though I hadn’t relapsed, I felt as if needing help was shameful’
Part 17: Although most people in the cafe are drinking coffee like me, some are having absinthe in between sips of coffee. It is 9.30am. How do they do that?
Ask the Expert: Even if someone does not identify their alcohol use as a problem, it can be a serious issue for their family
Part 16: She’ll think I’m sick if I don’t have a glass of wine. In fact, I was sick when I was having glasses of wine
As 15 per cent of the population in Ireland has an alcohol use disorder, it’s time we recognise the problem and its effects, and get the right support
Part 15: This is my third Christmas without alcohol. You’d think I’d be used to it - it doesn’t work like that. Every day is a challenge, and I must be aware that alcohol is forbidden to me
Part 14: I have discovered who I am. I question a lot of things; things I accepted willingly before
If you drink alcohol, it may be particularly important to prioritise other aspects of your health
Part 13: The novelty of being sober is long gone
People who have reduced – or completely cut out – alcohol tell us how it has improved their health and outlook
Judge Mary Fahy travels by ferry to Inis Mór three times a year to hear cases in English and Irish relating to all of the islands
Part 12: Can you imagine the looks I would get if people saw me drinking a glass of wine?
British and Canadian politicians express interest in consumer health initiative to be introduced in Republic
Part 11: Life is not always going to go as planned and if we can accept this then maybe we can handle the suffering when it comes
Part 10: I recently read that observing clouds in the sky is very good for our mental health. I thought it was just me who found it so calming
Display of information on dangers of drinking will be required from 2026
Part nine: I am wondering if I should perhaps try AA again. It might be a different experience when I’ve had several months’ sobriety. We’ll see
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices