with Eoin Beatty
700 players took part in the study.
Ireland's top camogie, football and hurling players say there's a harmful relationship between the GAA and drinking.
An annoymous survey of over 700 active inter-county players found high rates of binge drinking.
Two-thirds had experienced alcohol-related harm within the last 12 months.
Dr Kieran Murray, the lead author of the study, says drinking was heavily linked with celebrations.
He joined Clem Ryan on Thursday's edition of Kildare Today
Gardaí Renew Appeal After Motorcyclist In Her 60s Killed In Kilcock Collision
A motorcyclist in her 60s died on Monday, September 8th, at around 11.30 a.m. on the R148 - the old Enfield road - just off the N4 Kilcock roundabout heading toward Enfield.
Gardai Probe Car Fire That Damaged Three Vehicles In Clane Estate
Anyone who was in The Beeches during the early hours of Saturday morning, or who may have seen suspicious activity, is asked to contact Clane Garda Station on 045-868262.
Backlogs And Budget Pressure Force Temporary Shutdown Of Kildare’s Housing Adaptation Grants
An email from the council's Housing Grants Section, seen by Kfm, details how, due to exceptional demand, the council will temporarily stop accepting new applications for Housing Adaptation Grants for Disabled People (HAGs), Mobility Aids Grants (MAGs), and Housing Aid for Older People Grants (HOPs).
Military Culture Under Scrutiny After Curragh Suicide Inquest
Dr Loretta Nolan also noted a particular concern within the Defence Forces, suggesting that soldiers may hesitate to report health problems out of fear it could jeopardise a contract renewal or prevent them from being selected for overseas deployment.
Draft Plan Dangles Big Promises For Newbridge, Including New Homes, A Pool, And Second Liffey Bridge
And, in a bid to boost military heritage tourism, the plan includes repurposing some vacant buildings for overnight accommodation.
Meeting Scheduled With Hauliers Tomorrow To Discuss Athy Town Centre HGV Restrictions
Once the HGV restriction is in place, upgrade works in the town centre will progress.
Bail Refused: Disqualified Driver With Three Warrants Caught Using Phone While Driving
He was brought before Naas District Court, where Gardaí objected to bail.
Resident Awakes To Intruder Standing In Apartment During “Frightening” Leixlip Break-In
The apartment’s owner had fallen asleep on his living room couch and awoke to find a man standing in the room.
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