US EditionMore opting to skip the buzz during St. Patrick's Day
- Tommy McCarthy, owner of The Burren, is stocking up on nonalcoholic options for St. Patrick's Day, indicating a shift in drinking habits.
- According to Gallup, adults under 35 are drinking less frequently than in the early 2000s, showing a trend towards sobriety.
- William Spencer Reilly has hosted a 'Sober St. Patrick’s Day' event for nearly 15 years and may expand to Boston, emphasizing Irish heritage.
- There is increased demand for mocktails since the pandemic, reflecting rising health consciousness among youth.
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Boston's St. Patrick's Day may be known for boozy fun, but more are forgoing alcohol
A growing number of people have found ways to participate in the St. Patrick's Day parades, festivals and banquets without a buzz. They’ve refocused on celebrating Irish heritage and are turning to nonalcoholic beers, mocktails and solely sober spaces.
Growing number of people choosing not to drink on St. Patrick's Day
BOSTON (AP) — Tommy McCarthy’s Irish bar just outside Boston’s city limits pours more Guinness than almost anywhere in the U.S., yet come this St. Patrick's Day, the longtime owner of The Burren is stocking up on plenty of nonalcoholic options too. “It’s come a long way since we first opened,” McCarthy said, who started slinging pints at the beloved establishment in 1996 after moving to the Boston area from West Clare, Ireland. There is perhaps …
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More opting to skip the buzz during St. Patrick's Day
BOSTON (AP) — Tommy McCarthy’s Irish bar just outside Boston’s city limits pours more Guinness than almost anywhere in the U.S., yet come this St. Patrick's Day, the longtime owner of The Burren is stocking up on plenty of nonalcoholic options too. “It’s come a long way since we first opened,” McCarthy said, who started slinging pints at the beloved establishment in 1996 after moving to the Boston area from West Clare, Ireland. There is perhaps …
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