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Can you have a community without craic? Scholars of Ireland’s pubs warn of declining numbers
Two new books analyse what makes the ‘perfect pub’ and both come to a sobering conclusion: Irish pubs are in troubleLike triple-distilled whiskey, Irish pubs appear to have timeless appeal. They are staple setting in films, books and plays, draw tourists to Ireland, replicate themselves around the w

Drinking is a way of life in Ireland. Can a warning label change that?
The labels, which warn of cancer risks, are among the strongest warnings on alcohol anywhere in the world.

















