News - Alcohol

Health Minister rejects concerns over minimum alcohol pricing
The measure will come into effect in January.
May 5, 2021 13:05Retail group concerned at impact of minimum alcohol pricing
There are concerns over the impact on local businesses.
May 5, 2021 08:05Minimum unit pricing 'won't be a catalyst' for a rush cross border to buy drink -Alcohol Action
There are fears in the border region that this change would see consumers travel North to buy drink at cheaper prices.
May 4, 2021 16:05Minimum unit pricing in Republic of Ireland will "detrimentally" impact all border shops
The introduction of such legislation in the North has been delayed.
Apr 26, 2021 16:04Concerns that dial-a-drink services leading to increased consumption of alcohol by older vulnerable people in the Region
There are concerns that dial-a-drink services are leading to increased consumption of alcohol by older vulnerable people in the Northern Sound Region. The
Mar 29, 2021 15:03Shebeen discovered in Loch Gowna
A shebeen has been discovered in Loch Gowna. As part of operation Navigation Gardaí searched the private premises in Cavan on Friday the 5th of
Mar 12, 2021 07:03Garda raid in County Monaghan over the weekend uncovers suspected shebeen
Garda raids in Kerry and Monaghan uncovered two suspected shebeens over the weekend. A fully equipped bar was found in Causeway, Co Kerry on Friday
Nov 30, 2020 07:11Government to consider banning takeaway pints after crowds gather in Dublin and Cork
The Taoiseach says a review will be carried out on the sale of takeaway pints from pubs. It follows scenes of crowds gathering in both
Nov 16, 2020 15:11Carrickmacross district sees increase in drunk driving offences between July and September
The Carrickmacross district has seen an increase in drunk driving offences between July and September this year. Over the same period last year there were
Nov 13, 2020 17:11Minister Humphreys calls for reduction in off-license opening hours to curb house parties
Local Minister Heather Humphreys has called for a reduction in off-licence opening hours, as well as a limit on alcohol purchases. The Social Protection
Oct 9, 2020 13:10NorthernSound Newsletter
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