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 echoes what we have...

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.  The Irish story...

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 Irishness, I recognize...