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“You don’t need a free bar two hours before the meal” - Noel Cunningham on hosting a recovering alcoholic
01 August 2026

“You don’t need a free bar two hours before the meal” - Noel Cunningham on hosting a recovering alcoholic

Brendan O'Connor

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Hotelier and recovering alcoholic, Noel Cunningham, joins Dearbhail with advice on how to host guests who are guarding their sobriety. He speaks candidly about his own addiction, recovery and shame. He outlines the challenge of working in hospitality, where serving alcohol to others is almost unavoidable. He also offers great mocktail recipes.