Hurling star warns students of drink danger

A FORMER All-Star hurler who stopped drinking is to discuss his addiction and the dangers of alcohol when he addresses some of his fans today.

Tipperary player John Leahy will be on a very different solo run this afternoon when he opens his heart to hundreds of students at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) as part of a series of events at the campus for alcohol awareness week.

Alcohol-free cocktails are being provided for free in the Dome Bar and restaurant today and Dr Chris Luke from Cork's University Hospital will speak on the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption.