Leaving Cert Results: Students advised to stay clear of harmful drinking

Leaving Certificate students have been advised to stay safe this evening when celebrating their exam results and not to over-indulge in alcohol.

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland has warned of the devastating consequences of harmful drinking and urged students to take care of themselves and their friends.

Its president, Prof Frank Murray, said: “Unfortunately every year as a result of these celebrations, we see many young people admitted to hospitals with a range of injuries, some of which can be catastrophic, as a result of harmful drinking.