Posted on 05/09/2019 12:37:14 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd
A new study published in The Lancet has revealed that on average Irish people continue to drink more year-on-year.
According to the research, alcohol intake in Ireland has risen from 12.3 litres in 2010 to 13.2 litres in 2017.
That’s more than double the global average of 6.5 litres, which is based on studies from 189 countries across the world.
The study found 84% of Irish adults drink alcohol, with Ireland boasting one of the highest per capita consumption rates in Europe.
IRELAND’S ANNUAL alcohol consumption continues to rise, despite notable decreases across the rest of Europe.
It also revealed that the proportion of current drinkers in Ireland has risen from 82% of adults to 84% over the past seven years.
By contrast, the proportion of adults who commit to lifetime abstinence has dropped from 11% to 9%.
(Excerpt) Read more at irishpost.com ...
That seems like a lot of alcohol for a Friday night. :-P
“Being drunk all the time isn’t easy. If it were, everyone would do it.” — Tyrion Lannister
Funny you should ask...
A Scotsman, an Russian, and an Irishman are sitting in a pub in America and the Scott says, "As good as this pub is, I still prefer the pubs back home. In Glasgow, there's a wee place. The landlord goes out of his way for the locals. When you buy four drinks, he'll buy the fifth drink." "Well," said the Russian, "At my local in Moscow, the barman will buy you your third drink after you buy the first two." "Ahhh, dat's nothin'," said the Irishman, "back home in my favorite pub, the moment you set foot in the place, they'll buy you a drink, then another, all the drinks you like, actually. Then, when you've had enough drinks, they'll take you upstairs to a private room and see that you gets some real fun, all on the house!" The Russian and Scotsman were suspicious of the claims. The Irishman swore every word was true. Then the Russian asked, "Did this actually happen to you?" "Not to me, personally, no," admitted the Irishman, "but it did happen to me sister quite a few times."
“spit it out, you wee bastard, spit it out!”
I was expecting “so the Irishman to drink all three beers.”
I was expecting “so the Irishman to drink all three beers.”
And then did CPR on the fly.
Then there was the Irishman who fell into the vat of whiskey and drowned after successfully fighting off four people attempting to extract him.
Better yet, enjoy a drink with your favorite Irish friend.
only 13.2 liters? Is that a year or month? Either way, I’m winning....
Norm MacDonald’s “Duh!” research branch.
They have been using Irish DNA for years to figure out how much is nature versus nuture for alcoholism, bipolar disorder etc.
There are some interesting theories. One has to do with famine. Another has to do with English land law and the age men got married.
I think recent studies have found there is a DNA link to issues
LOL!
We’re professionals... it’s in our blood..
along with the booze.
I suspect the Koreans are way ahead of the Irish.
You must be Polish. ;)
If it's like on the KDramas, you may very well be right on that.
It must be a slow news day.
God invented whiskey to keep the Irish from ruling the world.
Um, duh. My ex-wife was talking to a woman online some years ago and said “she says she’s half German and half Irish. What does that make her?” I replied “at extreme risk for chronic alcoholism”.
Cc
Thin Lizzy - Whiskey In The Jar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyQ-tScuzwM
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