Celebrate safely

Leaving Cert Results!

Enjoy the celebrations and stay safe

Know how you will get home – plan ahead, particularly if you’re going to a part of town you don’t know.
Eat before you go out and drink plenty of water. Drinking a glass of water or a soft drink between alcoholic drinks will help you not to get drunk.
Let someone know where you’re going and what time you expect to be back.
Ensure your mobile phone is charged and is in credit. Keep the money you need to get home separate, so that you don’t spend it.
Keep track of what you’re drinking, as well as how much. Drinks do get spiked with drugs, so do not leave your drink unattended or accept a drink from a stranger.
Always leave a club or pub with a friend or a group of friends.
Please remember to stay safe in both the real and the virtual world
Pace yourself. Not everyone will be drinking on exam results night and you shouldn’t feel pressured into it just because your friends are
Know your limits. And ladies remember you can’t drink as much as the men. That’s not being sexist – but is down to the differences in our body types.
Try to avoid pre-drinking or giving in to cheap drink promotions.
Get some food before you head out. A substantial meal will stop you from getting overly drunk .
If you feel yourself getting drunk, try taking a break or slowing down your drinking. A glass of water in between beverages is a good idea.