Pressure group widens campaign

Dothain, the campaign started in Co Mayo against the abuse and misuse of alcohol, is going nationwide.

Dothain, the campaign started in Co Mayo against the abuse and misuse of alcohol, is going nationwide.

It will be presided over by the Bishop of Elphin, Dr Christopher Jones, and will be addressed by a panel of international speakers. The chairman of the group, Dr Mick Loftus, said the campaign can only do so much to get the message across to teenagers in particular that they do not have to drink to enjoy themselves.

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