This November I hope to celebrate my 46th ‘Alcohol Free’ birthday with a coffee, or two, with some close family and friends. I am not alone in my recovery journey, we all know someone that needs our help and support. The Voices of Recovery Charter, a new initiative from Alcohol Action Ireland, is led by people […]
This 30th September marks International Recovery Day, and the launch of Alcohol Action Ireland’s Voices of Recovery. I am always amazed at the volunteers I meet along the way with their drive to achieve better for their peers, so am proud to be associated with this exciting new initiative. Our vision is to mobilise the […]
As a parent and grandfather, I share the worry of many parents about how to deal with adolescent drinking. Recently, I came across some great advice on a blog called Alcohol and Parenting. What should I tell my adolescent child about drink? Firstly, we need to look at our own relationship with alcohol and assess […]
Every single one of us deserves a life free of shame and stigma. That’s why I am thrilled to see this great initiative by Recovery Academy called “Recovery Cafe”. How to help a friend in recovery? There is no clear path on how to help a loved one in recovery from addiction. It all starts […]
On Monday, 22nd May 2023, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly T.D. signed into law the world’s first comprehensive health labelling of alcohol products. To see that our small country is at the forefront on the world stage of public health with this legislative change is particularly heartwarming. I must congratulate AAI for pushing this rock up […]
Recent discussions on The Claire Byrne Radio Show got me thinking about the alcohol advertising debate. I am in long term recovery from what a consultant in Baggot Street Hospital described my condition “as one of chronic alcoholism” back in 1977. He saved my sanity and my life… thank you to that unknown medical expert. […]
Looking back over 2022, I would like to share with you a remarkable account of the work being done by Alcohol Action Ireland. This organisation is helping change the harmful and hazardous drinking culture that is so pervasive in our society, and I am proud to be a part of it. Here are some positive […]
Over the course of the past few weeks I have noticed that our ‘drinking culture’ is back to its very worst. This comes at a time when we face much uncertainty with a cost of living, housing, homelessness and healthcare crises like none that we have seen before. This is set against a world-wide energy […]
Last month AAI held a very important event to highlight family traumas that come with parental problem alcohol use. I would love to share with you a number of resources which have been produced for the campaign. As this topic is the most hidden of alcohol harms, I implore you to circulate these links around […]
Addiction Recovery: the gap between scientific evidence and political will is an event held by Dr. Jo-Hanna Ivers, Assistant Professor in Addiction at Trinity College Dublin, who holds the only addiction specific academic post in Ireland. During the 4 hour event, you will hear from leading global experts in Addiction Recovery along with refreshments and […]
I Have Made My Choice
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Developing business plans from startups to large corporations, Paddy Creedon brings a personable and creative approach to business management.
Grounded in over 40 years experiences, along with his academic qualifications Paddy has the innate ability to get to the nub of the business challenges, quickly and is very solution focused.
Paddy also enjoys public speaking, poetry and creative writing...