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
Pope Francis’s apology for abuse in Canada has ring of familiarity in Ireland Pontiff asks forgiveness from indigenous peoples, particularly survivors of residential schoolsTue Jul 26 2022 - 19:58
Catholic Primate warns against ‘divisiveness’ as report prepared for RomePreperation of Irish Catholic Church synthesis report for submission to Vatican by August 15thMon Jul 25 2022 - 16:56
Social attitudes reflect gap between Church of Ireland members north and south of the BorderLambeth Conference highlights divisions among Anglicans, chiefly over the issue of gay clergyWed Jul 20 2022 - 05:00
Support services demand equals 2008 recession, SVP volunteers sayCalls to organisation during first six months of 2022 up 20 per cent on last yearMon Jul 18 2022 - 19:45
In a Word... speaking adverbiallyPatsy McGarry: The advertiser’s subtle art of being evasiveSat Jul 16 2022 - 00:30
Teacher confidence not school ethos the biggest barrier to sex education, Dáil committee toldReview finds teachers often feel uncomfortable and unsure whether it’s appropriate to address certain topics in the classroomThu Jul 14 2022 - 18:55
National Day of Commemoration event takes place in brilliant sunshine Losing a comrade is ‘a terrible thing … it’s a memory that never leaves a soldier’Sun Jul 10 2022 - 19:00
Croke Park to host largest Eid ever on SaturdayWorshippers must bring own prayer mats so as not to damage pitch ahead of games later that dayThu Jul 07 2022 - 19:07
Homlessness rises 16% in six months after thousands of eviction notices servedHighest number of notices to quit served between January and April this year since data collection began in 2019Tue Jul 05 2022 - 20:26
Almost 70% of Irish prisoners are early school leavers Many have ‘suffered extreme levels of social, economic and educational disadvantage’, Dáil committee hearsTue Jul 05 2022 - 17:11
Three of Ireland’s main churches take part in Dublin Pride paradeFirst-ever Catholic and Church of Ireland Pride ecumenical prayer service in DublinSun Jun 26 2022 - 17:22
New Church of Ireland Bishop of Cashel, Ferns and OssoryArchdeacon Adrian Wilkinson had served in Cork for over 20 yearsThu Jun 23 2022 - 22:28
Ongoing dissent at Presbyterian General Assembly over same-sex issuesDelegates advised that the position of the church on major issues should not be undermined in public by ministers or eldersThu Jun 23 2022 - 22:07
Seanad leader warns of ‘summer of discontent’ over trans issues‘Very small but growing campaign’ seeking repeal of Gender Recognition Act, Regina Doherty saysThu Jun 23 2022 - 21:17
13th century Book of St Albans digitised by Trinity CollegeOne of world’s finest medieval manuscripts now accessible worldwideTue Jun 21 2022 - 17:40
Irish Catholics meet for ‘once in 2,000-year’ chance to reform churchDelegates ‘heartened and encouraged’ by synodal meeting in Athlone which forms part of global feedback to VaticanSat Jun 18 2022 - 16:54
In a Word ... BabyThe baby sister has a roundy birthday coming up, not that I can tell you about itSat Jun 18 2022 - 00:30
Most Irish Catholics want ordination of women and marriage for priests Desire for ordination of women, marriage for priests and deeper inclusion of LGBTI+ people revealed after consultation with faithful across all 26 Irish Catholic diocesesFri Jun 17 2022 - 05:00
Catholic bishops express concern about refugees’ living conditionsTotal of 178 abuse allegations against clergy and religious made between April 2021 and March 2022, meeting toldThu Jun 16 2022 - 19:00
Irish Catholics want inclusive, compassionate churchBetter treatment for women and LGBTI+ people along with married priests are among changes urged by dioceses in consultation reports to be collated at a national assembly in Athlone this weekendThu Jun 16 2022 - 17:33
Pro Cathedral to celebrate works by Joyce once banned by Vatican First ever Bloomsday readings of James Joyce planned for Dublin’s main Catholic ChurchWed Jun 15 2022 - 18:10
