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THE COUNTRY’S BIGGEST music festival kicks off today with thousands of lads and ladies heading to Stradbally for the craic.
But, here at TheJournal.ie we’ve been inundated with statements from various groups who don’t want you to get hurt, pregnant, an STD, drunk, silly or kicked out of your car….
When you’re packing
Plasters. Check.
Sunscreen. Check.
Condoms. Check.
Pharmacists have warned those going to EP to pack appropriately,
“Unprotected sex, dehydration, sunburn and diarrhoea are the top threats to the health and safety of festival goers,” they say.
Other essentials for your DIY kit are water to prevent dehydrations, Domperidone for stomach pain, Ioperamide for diarrhoea, antiseptic cream for bites, stings or cuts, sunscreen SPF 20 or higher, good quality antiseptic hand gel and plasters.
Getting there
AA Roadwatch has warned people that farts and cigarettes are not welcome in cars.
The lads over at AA said their advice comes on the back of statistical evidence from drivers.
Of a list of 14 behaviours presented to poll participants, which ranged from incessant talking to not offering to chip in for fuel and tolls, smoking was identified as the most loathed behaviour. About 58% of the poll’s respondents said they would boot their passenger out if they started smoking without their permission.
Farters were the second most annoying passengers.
“Humour aside, an annoyed driver is a distracted driver,” said Miriam O’Neill, AA Press Officer. “Try and be a considerate passenger and don’t drive your driver nuts, they have an important job to do.”
The statement from AA also used the word “parping”, which we really enjoyed.
While you’re there
Thinking of getting amorous?
Pharmacists aren’t the only ones worried about unprotected sex. The HSE and its Think Contraception campaign is too.
The campaign’s star, Johnny, will be in Laois this weekend to tell “sexually active young adults to use condoms every time they have sex”.
The one in five young people who take risks from time to time can end up with an STI or pregnant, according to the EP statement from THE hse.
Having fun
There are LOADS of ways to have fun at EP. See here.
Do you know what’s not fun? Getting drunk to the point of being a burden on others.
That’s the message from Senator John Whelan who has urged safe socialising over the weekend.
Getting home
DrinkAware.ie are worried about your drive home on Monday.
It has reminded all those staying until the early hours that it takes your body about 60 minutes to get rid of ONE STANDARD DRINK (their emphasis, not ours).
However, it takes two hours to get rid of a pint.
“For those drinking over the weekend it is important to remember that even a small amount of alcohol in your system coupled with fatigue will seriously affect your ability to drive safely. The secret to sobering up is TIME – no amount of coffee, energy drinks, cold showers or breakfast rolls will speed up the process. You might feel better but it doesn’t mean you are fit to drive.”
So, that’s it.
Oh, here’s a good packing list for you.
And, most importantly, don’t leave your common sense at home.
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Cancer doesn’t care it you are
Black or white,
Rich or poor,
Or young or old….
Best of luck to you and all others who are fighting the big fight…
Well said
Are you head of his supporter’s club paddy :-)
Hugh why were my comments removed?
At end of the day your health is most important. Good luck to him in his fight
The manner in which Brian Lenihan and his family were treated by TV3 was nothing short of disgraceful. I would hate to think that the same was about to happen to Michael Noonan at the hands of a tabloid newspaper.
Hugh, some would say that the manner in which Brian Lenihan treated the Irish public was nothing short of disgraceful. I doubt that those who have had their medical cards removed from their sick children, as an indirect result of Lenihan’s capitulation to Europe would shed too many tears over a newspaper article.
Im actually shocked at this comment. These people are psychopaths that treat the electorate with disregard to put it nicely. I actually can’t believe you are trying to protect them. Open your eyes
Leave his private medical life to himself ffs.
People have to disclose their private lives to get the treatment they bee to stay alive. Maybe he can now empathise with the MS sufferers and how they have taken their medication off the free medical scheme.
There are others facing the reality of cancer every day and trying to come to terms with it.
I’m willing to bet noonan wasn’t left on a trolly or had to face huge waiting lists for treatment.
I empathize with him but he will be well looked after.
Cancer will effect one in three of us in some way.
What business is it of yours, mine or anyone else’s what standard of treatment he gets.
Well then why go to the media then if it’s his own business?
Well if doesn’t turn up for work in the next few weeks people will be asking why.
Bet he won’t be waiting for treatments like the rest of us
“Seized the initiative”.. went public when the media were about to.
I hope his medical card wasn’t cancelled for some reason. It would seem unreasonable to cancel a card on someone with a serious medical condition….
And still he made it onto the Tarmac to meet Donald. Is it fair, when so many are suffering with cancer that he plays down the heavy toll it that’s on family’s. Noonan Family must be worried sick that the stress of office could hinder recovery. if he feels he can contuine then it must be on medicinal grounds but with the stress test of our banks. His head of dept leaving and a possible property bubble forming should he have the finial say. for that matter show we be worried about the physical and mental health of all TD. Should a medicinal not be compulsory before taking their seats in Dáil Éireann. asking for drug tests and breath samples before voting on legislation maybe going a bit far but leaving control in so few hands and if some where compromised due to drink or mental ability. Could that legislation they voted on not be open to question due to their state of mind.
Excellent!
What’s excellent about that drivel, you must be easily pleased, such asinine posts.
Pass the puke bucket ,please ! It’s a private matter and he’s just another human being ,fighting a battle !
I can’t believe he still has his snout at the trough at 71. There should be a mandatory retirement age for them exactly like for everybody else.
taking leaders questions and according to media reports its opportunity to congratulate him on his fight with cancer……..not a mention of the 800 babies buried in septic tank
I do not really get how this article is an analysis or even why an analysis is required. It’s more of a ‘noonan is a great fella altogether for getting ahead of the ball with this cancer and getting on with the job,’ type of personal opinion.
mike how is Bill
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