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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 9 MIN

Quitting alcohol in Ireland - how hard is it?

from The Hard Shoulder

“From when our head is wet when we’re born, to when our loved ones raise a glass to us at our funeral, alcohol is ever-present in the celebrations of our lives. It’s hard to break the habit.” So writes Esther McCarthy, Columnist with The Irish Examiner, who hasn’t had a drink for eight weeks.She joins Ciara to discuss.

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