A Tipperary County Councillor has received widespread praise after sharing his journey to sobriety.
Roscrea-based independent Shane Lee says that his reliance on drink left him feeling suicidal, before he eventually sought out help in a local AA meeting.
In the 11 years since that meeting, he hasn’t had a drink.
Speaking on Tipp Today earlier, Councillor Lee said his experience cost him more than money.
He said he was a plasterer and sometimes missed almost a whole week of work because of alcohol.
He added it was a horrible time in his life, but thankfully he is now in a good place surrounded by his beautiful family and a good support network.
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