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The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Drinking Culture Shift From Pub To Home

According to the latest Drinkaware survey, Ireland's relationship with alcohol is shifting, with 1 i...
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4:45 PM - 19 Nov 2025



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Drinking Culture Shift From Pub To Home

Square1
Today FM

4:45 PM - 19 Nov 2025

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According to the latest Drinkaware survey, Ireland's relationship with alcohol is shifting, with 1 in 3 reporting drinking at home at least once a week, and alone.

Does this cultural shift mean the home is becoming 'the pub'? Ali Dunworth, author of A Compendium of Irish Pints: The Culture, Customs and Craic, talks to Matt about the findings in the survey, and what could be causing Irish people and younger people to be changing their drinking habits.

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