Eamonn Ryan’s red alert on third level binge drinking and peer pressure

Renowned Cork ladies football manager Eamonn Ryan has warned of the dangers of binge drinking and peer pressure at third level.

Speaking alongside Brian Cody at a UCD talk on Monday night, the nine-time All-Ireland winning boss spoke of his concerns about the demands put on teenagers and early twentysomethings by their friends.

“Young people are inclined to follow each other too much. I have been in a few situations where I have been appalled at the number of drinks (taken) in a short time.