On today’s programme Máire spoke with Conor Cullen of Alcohol Action Ireland about their calls for legislation to regulate drinks promotions and advertising, which they say encourages harmful binge drinking among young people. Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has criticised the type of drinks promotion that led to a huge crowd of young people gathering outside a Dublin nightclub on Monday. They say promotions like this are aimed squarely at young people and encourage the type of harmful binge drinking that is such a threat to their health and well being.
Harry Hughes from Miltown Malbay and Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy was also a guest of the show as Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy, one of Clare’s oldest traditional music festivals has been seen shortlisted for an IMRO (Irish Music Rights Organisation) award for Music Festival of the Year 2013 award. It is in a strong category that includes Electric Picnic, Other Voices, Body and Soul, Galway Arts Festival and Temple Bar TradFest. More than 8,500 members of IMRO nominated their favourite venues and festivals for the awards. The awards will take place on Tuesday 4th February at 6.30pm at the IMRO HQ in Dublin.
Mike Cassidy from Labasheeda also joined the show as the Patricia Corbett Memorial 10km Walk/Run takes place on Sunday 9th February in Labasheeda at 12.30pm. Registration takes place at St. Kieran’s Community Centre from 12 noon. Entry fee is €10 with proceeds going to the Breast Unit at the Regional Hospital and a donation to a local charity.
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