We are grateful to Colleen Frawley for her thoughtful and timely article published in The Irish Times . Her reflection on Irishness, alcohol, and the often-unspoken impact on families—particularly children—offers clarity, compassion, and honesty. As Colleen writes, “The best parts of an Irish Christmas—the connection, the generosity, and the time to relax—have nothing to do with alcohol.” That insight deeply aligns with the values we hold at Sober St. Patrick’s Day®. It echoe

At Sober St. Patrick’s Day® , our mission has always extended to honor Irish culture through connection, inclusion, and community .  Values that resonate across the worldwide Irish diaspora. That’s why we’re thrilled to be connecting with We Are Global Irish ,  an international platform bringing together Irish people and Irish-connected communities around the GLOBE. Their work supports meaningful collaboration across culture, innovation, trade, and shared heritage.  T

Reading this piece https://www.irishamerica.com/2012/01/breaking-the-code-of-silence-the-irish-and-drink/ felt deeply personal and profoundly validating. The author, Dr. Garrett O'Connor , traces how the weight of history, colonialism, famine, and displacement, has seeped into the bloodstream of the Irish and Irish-American community, lending a context to what is often superficially dismissed as “just drinking.” As someone whose family history is steeped in drink and Irishne

Addiction in the Family? -- Holiday Time Can Still Be Joyful If you are working with others whose lives are being impacted by alcoholism—here is a simple step you can take to help them have a more peaceful, enjoyable holiday season Dec 2024 •  Patricia O'Gorman, PhD     Holidays are not always happy times You are already aware that during the holidays, when societal messages tell us that we should all be united, happy, thankful, and joyful, another often-hidden group is dread

This Thanksgiving week, we are honored to share a heartfelt message from Damien Reilly.

This is pretty incredible news out of Ireland. Just a few months ago, renowned Irish Architect, Hugh Wallace, shared about his new found...