Today is International FASD, or Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day.

The annual awareness day aims to raise awareness of the condition and to support those trying to conceive or already pregnant

The ninth day of the ninth month of the year was chosen for the annual awareness day, to represent the 9 months of pregnancy.

FASD Ireland, who are headquartered in Ennis, are holding an awareness event in the Buttermarket today.

They are also marking the day by publishing their year-long research with the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland.

To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tristan Casson Rennie, CEO of Ennis-based FASD Ireland.