Drinkaware

Drinkaware Registered Charity Number: 20204601

Drinkaware is the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse in Ireland, governed by an independent board and regulated by the Charities Regulator.

Happy June Bank Holiday!If you have big plans this weekend, stay safe and keep this checklist in mind.The HSE Low-Risk W...
29/05/2026

Happy June Bank Holiday!
If you have big plans this weekend, stay safe and keep this checklist in mind.
The HSE Low-Risk Weekly Guidelines are 17 standard drinks for men and 11 standard drinks for women, over the course of a week, with at least 2 alcohol free days.
And one standard drink = one glass of beer.
Remember, even if you feel fine, alcohol could still be in your system. Never assume it’s safe to drive.
Use our Drinks Calculator to get an estimated time of how long it will take your body to process the alcohol.
https://drinkaware.ie/drinks-calculator/

It takes your body at least one hour to process one Standard Drink.Standard Drink measurements are calculated by the siz...
27/05/2026

It takes your body at least one hour to process one Standard Drink.

Standard Drink measurements are calculated by the size of the drink (mls) and the alcohol strength (%ABV).

So, what does that look like if you’re drinking spirits, alcopops, or liqueur?
• A pub measure (35.5ml) of 40% spirits is 1 standard drink, even when mixed with a fizzy drink.
• A bottle (275ml) of alcopop is 1 standard drink.
• A glass (50ml) of 12% cream liqueur is 1 standard drink.

Order a free standard drinks measurement cup at the link below 👇
https://drinkaware.ie/order-resources/

These examples are intended as a guide only.

25/05/2026

What does a Standard Drink measure look like?
Some standard drink measures are:
• A glass (284ml) of 4.5% beer.
• A glass (100ml) of 12.5% wine.
• A pub measure (35.5ml) of 40% spirits.

Glasses contain juice and water.

22/05/2026

How many Standard Drinks do you think are in a pint of beer?

There are 2 standard drinks in a pint of beer.

A glass (284ml) of 4.5% beer is 1 standard drink.

It takes your body at least one hour to process one Standard Drink.Standard Drink measurements are calculated by the siz...
20/05/2026

It takes your body at least one hour to process one Standard Drink.

Standard Drink measurements are calculated by the size of the drink (mls) and the alcohol strength (%ABV).

So, what does that look like if you’re drinking wine?
• A small glass (100ml) of 12.5% wine is 1 standard drink.
• Half a bottle (375ml) of 12.5% wine is 4 standard drinks.
• A bottle (750ml) of 12.5% wine is 8 standard drinks.
• A glass (150ml) of 12% sparkling wine beer is 1.5 standard drinks.

Order a free standard drinks measurement cup at the link below 👇
https://drinkaware.ie/order-resources/

These examples are intended as a guide only.

18/05/2026

Standard drink measures can look like:
• A glass (284ml) of 4.5% beer.
• A glass (100ml) of 12.5% wine.
• A pub measure (35.5ml) of 40% spirits.
A pint (568ml) is equal to 2 standard drinks.

Getting the facts is a great place to start to understand your drinking habits and making healthier choices.
You can take our Low-Risk Weekly Guidelines quiz through the link below 👇
https://drinkaware.ie/low-risk-weekly-guidelines-quiz/

15/05/2026

Do you know what a standard drink looks
like?
It might be less than you think!

Standard drink measures can be:
• A glass (284ml) of 4.5% beer.
• A glass (100ml) of 12.5% wine.
• A pub measure (35.5ml) of 40% spirits.

It takes your body at least one hour to process one Standard Drink.Standard Drink measurements are calculated by the siz...
13/05/2026

It takes your body at least one hour to process one Standard Drink.

Standard Drink measurements are calculated by the size of the drink (mls) and the alcohol strength (%ABV).

So, what does that look like if you’re drinking beer?
• A glass (284ml) of 4.5% beer is 1 standard drink.
• A small bottle (330ml) of beer is 1 standard drink.
• A pint (568ml) of beer is 2 standard drinks.
• A can (500ml) of beer is 2 standard drinks.

Order a free standard drinks measurement cup at the link below 👇
https://drinkaware.ie/order-resources/

These examples are intended as a guide only.

11/05/2026

More than half of adults are most likely to drink alcohol at home.
When drinking at home, it can be easy to drink more than we intended.

By measuring our alcohol in line with Standard Drink measures, we can accurately keep track of how much we’re drinking.

So, measure, don’t guess.
Order a free standard drinks measurement cup at the link below 👇
https://drinkaware.ie/order-resources/

The Sober Social Diary for May 2026 is filling up.Whether you’re sober, sober-curious or just looking for a change, we’r...
08/05/2026

The Sober Social Diary for May 2026 is filling up.

Whether you’re sober, sober-curious or just looking for a change, we’re here to make it
easier to find different ways to socialise.

Click the link below if you'd like more information, or see more events! https://drinkaware.ie/sober-social-alcohol-free-events/

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