A Church of Ireland schism sees an archbishop sensationally hobbledChurch of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin and Glendalough Michael Jackson has been stripped of many of his executive powers, with opinion divided on what happens nextSat Oct 08 2022 - 05:00
Changes in Church of Ireland diocesan councils have reduced archbishop’s powers, warn supporters Members of clergy and laity vote on new Bill at first synodal meeting since pandemic, following 18 months of mounting bitterness within the churchSat Oct 08 2022 - 05:00
Shorter Mass and extra clothes: Churches look for answers to rising energy billsGovernment urged to extend energy supports to parishes and local community facilitiesFri Oct 07 2022 - 11:29
RV Tom Crean, commissioned at ceremony in Dingle, expected to put Ireland at forefront of marine science Vessel will be based in Galway and enable the Marine Institute to continue to carry out vital surveysThu Oct 06 2022 - 22:13
Statue marking 500th anniversary of conversion of Jesuit founder to be unveiled in Dublin‘Contribution of Jesuits to lives of countless generations of young people was and still is immense,’ says Jesuit-educated Bishop of Waterford and LismoreSun Oct 02 2022 - 18:00
Charlie Bird awarded Freedom of Co Wicklow in honour of his achievementsBroadcaster, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, joins Daniel Day-Lewis and Katie Taylor in accoladeMon Sept 26 2022 - 21:22
In a Word . . . PubAlways polite, he begged: ‘Chrisalmighty Mrs McGarry, just a naggin of Powers’Sat Sept 24 2022 - 00:30
McAleese calls on pope to remove ‘offensive sexist’ document from Vatican website Former president describes document as ‘the worst-ever offensive sexist material’Tue Sept 20 2022 - 04:56
Thousands more young people seeking mental health support due to Covid, cost-of-living crisisRecent figures show growing levels of depression among young men and womenMon Sept 19 2022 - 19:21
Israel treats Palestinians ‘in a way that is unacceptable and illegal’, says CoveneyMinister describes Israel as ‘an occupying power on Palestinian lands’Sun Sept 18 2022 - 17:57
Taoiseach pays tribute to queen’s ‘contribution to reconciliation on these islands’ Martin and Higgins joining other world leaders at funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on MondaySun Sept 18 2022 - 17:49
Hundreds take part in anti-abortion rally outside Leinster HouseGovernment excluding anti-abortion representatives from abortion law review process, event hearsSat Sept 17 2022 - 19:35
In a Word . . . RockA gravedigger’s apprentice was faced with an emergency, but he took the phrase ‘knock yourself out’ somewhat too literallySat Sept 17 2022 - 00:30
Tusla issues urgent appeal for people to foster childrenGrowing numbers need to be fostered due to humanitarian crises and the Covid pandemic, the agency saysMon Sept 12 2022 - 14:12
In a Word...RoscommonSoon all true Rossies will be gone and the world will pine for usSat Sept 10 2022 - 00:30
Clare councillor quits politics to enter Catholic priesthoodMark Nestor had been put off by church scandals when he first sensed a vocation in his teenage yearsThu Sept 08 2022 - 19:25
National taskforce to help improve experience of junior doctors New body will seek to support work-life balance of non-consultant hospital doctorsThu Sept 08 2022 - 18:56
Concern appoints senior Accenture executive as new CEODavid Regan has worked with agency as volunteer and is a former chair of its BoardMon Sept 05 2022 - 12:54
Litter levels on rise again with coffee cups replacing Covid-masks as scourge of Irish beaches Study finds noticeable fall in cleanliness at Dublin’s Grand Canal Dock area that would not be ‘allowed persist in other European capitals’Mon Sept 05 2022 - 00:01
John Paul I beatified in Rome — pontiff for 33 days in 1978 Conspiracy theories around death of ‘smiling pope’ dismissed as ‘fake news’Sun Sept 04 2022 - 15:39
In a Word ... Truss The British foreign secretary is favourite to be next PM, with backing from the most reactionary elements in the Tory partySat Sept 03 2022 - 00:30
Bishop criticises synthesis report sent to Rome on behalf of Irish Catholic ChurchDocument contains challenges to church teaching ‘which she has held since the beginning’Tue Aug 30 2022 - 19:47
Religious belief linked to greater sexual satisfaction - studyHaving ‘too much’ sex may lead to lower satisfaction, three-country team of researchers sayTue Aug 30 2022 - 15:27
In a Word... GolfMany of my colleagues are not just passionate about the sport — they are obsessed by itSat Aug 27 2022 - 00:30
Archbishop of Tuam describes clerical child abuse as ‘darkest place in our Catholic story’Bishop of Derry warns against dumbing down Church teaching to adapt to changing cultural prioritiesMon Aug 22 2022 - 19:00
Visitor centre to honour Boys Town founder Fr Edward Flanagan opened in Ballymoe, Co GalwaySpencer Tracey won Oscar for portrayal of priest in 1938 Hollywood filmSun Aug 21 2022 - 17:46
Communion is for all, says Bishop of Elphin Kevin DoranMission of the Church is to ensure everyone knows there is a place for them at the tableSun Aug 21 2022 - 15:41
‘He was a lovely bloke, he was my friend’: Shock and sadness over death of Thomas O’HalloranWarmly regarded 87-year-old from Ennistymon was known in his area for playing music and raising money for UkraineThu Aug 18 2022 - 22:22
Sculpture unveiled in honour of Limerick priests who led aid campaign during Biafran war Relief work in Africa by Fr Aengus and Fr Jack Finucane led to foundation in 1968 of Concern WorldwideThu Aug 18 2022 - 21:20
Church of Ireland appeals to members to help house Ukrainian refugeesChurch of Ireland has issued an appeal to parishes and communities for accommodation to house Ukrainian refugeesThu Aug 18 2022 - 10:47
Irish Catholics demand big changes in church in report sent to RomeCalls for radical change in church dealings with women, as well as its treatment of LGBTI+ people and removal of mandatory celibacy rule for priestsWed Aug 17 2022 - 03:00
Fears National Synthesis document sent to Rome would be watered down by bishops prove unfoundedMajor milestone in history of Catholic Church in Ireland as Vatican urged to make radical changesTue Aug 16 2022 - 19:00
Irish Catholics call for Rome to make radical change in churchDocument shows desire for change in attitude to LGBTI+ people and removal of mandatory rule for priestsTue Aug 16 2022 - 15:01
Need for change in Catholic Church evident to ‘anyone with two eyes in their head’, says ArchbishopCatholic Church in Ireland has sent synthesis of 26 diocesan reports seeking reforms to RomeMon Aug 15 2022 - 18:48
‘He’s just a saint, just a pure out and out saint’: Founder of Capuchin Day Centre retires‘The number of families that we come across here is frightening’, says Br Kevin as he steps back from homeless serviceFri Aug 12 2022 - 13:00
Young couple brings new life to former Catholic ‘Bishop’s Palace’ in BallaghaderreenDavid and Chloe Ewings open the door of their family home to artists and locals alike to remove the house’s air of mysteryTue Aug 09 2022 - 03:00
Irish Catholic Church set to go back to the future by embracing laity and womenDecline in priest numbers means a significant chapter in the life of the institution is drawing to a closeSat Aug 06 2022 - 05:00
Two out of 10 Church of Ireland bishops affirm same-sex relationships at international conferenceA document affirming same sex relationships was circulated this week at the 15th Lambeth conference in Canterbury, EnglandThu Aug 04 2022 - 18:13
HSE issues reminder about dangers of sunbedsUse by under-35s increases risk of developing melanoma by 75%Thu Aug 04 2022 - 12:21
Growing alarm over spread of famine-like conditions in Horn of AfricaConcern has scaled up its operations to reach 2.5m people in the region, says directorMon Aug 01 2022 - 13:54
Warning by Archbishop on future of Catholic Church in Ireland`Look at your priest, he may be the last in a long line of resident pastors’, says senior clericMon Aug 01 2022 - 13:41
Online book of condolence in memory of David Trimble opened in DublinLord Mayor of Dublin opens book of condolence for late co-architect of Belfast AgreementThu Jul 28 2022 - 18:33
Emissions targets for agricultural sector need to reflect urgency of situation, say climate groupsFianna Fáil’s Christopher O’Sullivan calls for certainty for sector as late-night talks fail to agree dealThu Jul 28 2022 - 09:19
