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Revealed: our spending in pubs and bookies went through the roof around St Patrick's Day

Spending in pubs and bookies was up almost 50 per cent over St Patrick's Day and the double bank holiday weekend, latest figures reveal. Bank of Ireland analysis between 14 and 19 March has revealed a surge in both domestic travel and socialising ...

25 Mar 2022 at 12:54

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Men five times more likely to be at-risk gamblers, study on gambling trends finds

Men are five times more likely than women to be at risk of problem gambling, according to a new report. The Health Research Board (HRB) report, published on Wednesday, looked at gambling trends among people aged 15 and over. It found that fewer ...

12 Feb 2022 at 14:00

National News

Gambling Regulation Bill set to tackle problem gambling in Ireland

The Government is to introduce measures to tackle problem gambling in addition to establishing a gaming regulator, it has been announced. The Minister of State for Law Reform, Youth Justice and Immigration, James Browne TD, has today published ...

21 Oct 2021 at 16:55

National News

'A no brainer' - Gambling bill banning credit cards passes first stage in Dáil

A gambling bill banning the use of credit cards called "a no brainer" has passed to second stage in the Dáil this afternoon. Deputy Thomas Gould made the comment today during a speech advocating for the legislation, which he called a "first ...

06 Oct 2021 at 14:50

National News

Problem gambling in Ireland ten times higher than previously measured

One in 30 adults could be suffering from problem gambling in Ireland with those with a problem often spending in excess of €1,000 per month on gambling. People in their thirties are estimated to have the highest rate of gambling problems. ...

05 Oct 2023 at 09:58

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Family Resource Centres in Longford provide support for Problem-Gambling

Katie-Anne O’Toole is a Problem-Gambling Support therapist for the Longford area. She is based in Bridgeways Family Resource Centre in Ballymahon and also holds clinics in Granard and Ballynacarrigy Family Resource Centres. Katie -Anne ...

13 Nov 2023 at 13:00

Local News

Problem gambling in Ireland ten times higher than previously measured

05 Oct 2023 at 14:51

National News

Extent of problem gambling in Ireland may be underestimated – review

The extent of problem gambling in Ireland may be underestimated and there is scant detail on some aspects of the issue in an Irish context, according to new research. A review of available evidence found that due to negative ...

20 Jun 2023 at 10:00

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Men five times more likely to be at-risk gamblers, study on gambling trends finds

09 Feb 2022 at 13:54

National News

OPINION: Joe Duffy sits on a high horse... but he isn't wrong about Cash Machine gambling

I wouldn't say I have a particularly large circle of friends and family, but I have yet to meet a person who hasn't entered the Cash Machine radio competition, or at least considered it. Run across several Bauer Media ...

12 Jan 2024 at 17:47

Local News

All hands on deck for Longford's little pirates ahead of the Big Toddle for Barnardos

This year’s theme is Pirates, so whether you’re a crèche, parent, or a child minder, it’s time to get your little swashbucklers ready for the big event. To hold your own Big Toddle and register for your free pack ...

06 May 2017 at 18:14

Local News

Tackling the challenging effects of problem gambling in Longford communities

Bridgeways Family Resource Centre in Ballymahon along with Lus na Gréine Family Resource Centre in Granard were delighted to welcome Addiction Counsellor and Psychotherapist Tony O'Reilly to the official launch ...

15 Jul 2024 at 07:00

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