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As UCC announces a pilot programme of alcohol-free accommodation at Victoria Lodge (above), few will remember the tragic incident of a 19 year old student who died as a result of a binge drinking session.

In 2009, a second-year Arts student consumed more than ten cans of beer and about half a litre of vodka while celebrating his hurling team’s win.

A UCC 2010 study on alcohol consumption showed that 46pc of male and 45pc of female students reported binge drinking more than once a week, and that all who reported drinking alcohol reported at least one adverse consequence.

Student died after heavy drinking session (RTE News, November 2010)

UCC offers ‘dry’ apartment for students who want ‘quieter surroundings’ (Irish Examiner)

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Thanks June

Judi Dence and Steve Coogan in Philomena

What you may need to know

1. Chompsky’s really excited about this one.

2. When we heard the title, we thought it was a biopic of Phil Lynott’s mammy. It isn’t.

3. Yes, it’s based on a true story.

4. It’s directed by Stephen Frears, who did The Grifters (1990), The Snapper (1993), The Van (1996), The Queen (2006) and some other films that don’t have the prefix ‘The’.

5. Steve Coogan also co-wrote the script. So… what did we think of the Partridge movie?

6. And what about Judi Dench’s accent?

7. Broadsheet Prognosis: There will be tears.

Release date: November

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