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How Ireland lost its craic

When did the Irish lose their sense of humour?

3 June 2023

9:00 AM

3 June 2023

9:00 AM

So, which country is putting health warnings and calorie counts on bottles of alcohol for the benefit of its citizens? Nope, not Canada or New Zealand. But you’re getting warm…

It’s Ireland, the country that gave us Guinness, Jameson, Bushmills and, for those who like that kind of thing, Baileys. That’s right: a health warning just like for cigarettes.

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