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23/09/2013
Doctors Join In Criticism Of 'Arthur's Day'
Guinness' 'Arthur's Day' celebrations have been condemned as "irresponsible" by the Royal College of Physicians.
The marketing initiative, spearheaded by Guinness owners Diageo, is due to be discussed by doctors at a public meeting in Dublin.
The event, which Diageo has said is a unique music event, has been the focus of increased criticism, with Christy Moore even penning a song about it, in which he calls in an "alcoholiday".
(MH/CD)
The marketing initiative, spearheaded by Guinness owners Diageo, is due to be discussed by doctors at a public meeting in Dublin.
The event, which Diageo has said is a unique music event, has been the focus of increased criticism, with Christy Moore even penning a song about it, in which he calls in an "alcoholiday".
(MH/CD)
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International drinks company Diageo have announced that Arthur's Day, the annual advertising event that marked the anniversary of Arthur Guiness, will not take place this year. The yearly event had attracted criticism, with opponents saying that despite how the event was marketed it was did little more than encourage people to drink excessively.
26 September 2013
Diageo To Contribute To Arthur's Day Policing Costs
Additional Gardaí officers needed to police tonights Arthur's Day events will be paid for by drinks company Diageo. The company has however refused to consider contributing to the cost of alcohol related illnesses stemming from the large-scale marketing event.
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Additional Gardaí officers needed to police tonights Arthur's Day events will be paid for by drinks company Diageo. The company has however refused to consider contributing to the cost of alcohol related illnesses stemming from the large-scale marketing event.
20 July 2011
Guinness Arthur's Day Pours Into Irish Cities
Guinness has announced Arthur's Day will return this year, with celebrations now taking place in Belfast as well as Dublin, Cork and Limerick this September.
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Guinness Celebrated
In what is being billed as a global celebration, Dublin will this evening see the start of an Arthur's Day party. Designed to mark 250 years of stout production, the event will kick-off in the capital at exactly 17.59hrs with a toast to founder, Arthur Guinness.
Guinness Celebrated
In what is being billed as a global celebration, Dublin will this evening see the start of an Arthur's Day party. Designed to mark 250 years of stout production, the event will kick-off in the capital at exactly 17.59hrs with a toast to founder, Arthur Guinness.
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A public open day is to be held at the Hollyford Wind Farm, giving people the opportunity to "learn about the turbines and renewable electricity". Operators of the wind farm, Energia, will meet visitors to the farm and take them on a guided tour of the facilities.
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