Ogata's fears underlined by reports of atrocitiesExtreme concern about the fate of ethnic Albanians remaining in Kosovo was expressed yesterday by the UN High Commissioner for…Sat Apr 10 1999 - 01:00
Babies born in refugee camp as adults die of exhaustionThere was much talk of hell, but it seems that what faced the Kosovan refugees in Macedonia's largest camp at Brazda last night…Fri Apr 09 1999 - 01:00
Theologian critical of Communion stanceThe One Bread One Body document on Communion, published by the Catholic bishops last September, has been described as "a faulty…Wed Apr 07 1999 - 01:00
Voice for priests in church policy is urgedThere has been a call for the Catholic Church in Ireland to establish some mechanism through which pastoral clergy can contribute…Wed Apr 07 1999 - 01:00
Dr Empey says Drumcree has damaged churchTHE Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Walton Empey, has said the witness of the Church of Ireland itself had been severely…Mon Apr 05 1999 - 01:00
Bishop suggests millennium statue of ChristThe Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Desmond Connell, has asked whether it would be possible for the State to mark the millennium by "…Mon Apr 05 1999 - 01:00
Life of the male seahorse is not all pints and playFancy a look at some Australian big bellies, or Hippocampus Ab dominalis, as they are known to the polite? You can see them at…Sat Apr 03 1999 - 01:00
Greens want urgent end to bombingThe Green Party has said "the illegal US-led NATO bombing of Yugoslavia" must stop immediatelyFri Apr 02 1999 - 01:00
Dr Connell thanks priests for their loyaltyThe Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Desmond Connell, has expressed his "deepest gratitude" to the priests of the archdiocese for their…Fri Apr 02 1999 - 01:00
Lord's Passion with Palestrina choir for Pro-Cathedral in Dublin todayA solemn celebration of the Lord's Passion will take place at 3 p.m. in Dublin's Pro-Cathedral todayFri Apr 02 1999 - 01:00
Anti-war campaign group calls on Government not to assist NATOTHE Green MEP, Ms Patricia McKenna, is seeking assurances from the Government that Ireland will "in no way assist NATO's illegal…Tue Mar 30 1999 - 01:00
Ninety-seven road deaths in first three months of yearEleven more people have died on the roads so far this year than in the first three months of 1998Mon Mar 29 1999 - 01:00
Seminary closes as vocations to the priesthood declineBecause of the decline in vocations, St John's Catholic seminary in Waterford is to close from June this yearMon Mar 29 1999 - 01:00
Martin takes Communion in Christ Church CathedralThe Minister for Education, Mr Martin, was among a number of prominent Catholics who took Communion in Christ Church Cathedral…Fri Mar 26 1999 - 00:00
Murder of solicitor linked to DrumcreeAn editorial in the Church of Ire land Gazette has said members must accept that solicitor Rosemary Nelson "might still be alive…Fri Mar 26 1999 - 00:00
Campaign to challenge Vatican's status at UNAn international campaign to challenge the Vatican's status at the United Nations, particularly UN conferences on population …Thu Mar 25 1999 - 00:00
Ahern faces dilemma over FlynnThe resignation of the EU Commission last night has presented the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, with an unexpected dilemmaTue Mar 16 1999 - 00:00
Fireworks will help ignite five-day festivalIF YOU go down to the woods today, you'll miss it. In Dublin this weekend everything seems to be happening.Sat Mar 13 1999 - 00:00
Severe traffic restrictions in Dublin city centre for St Patrick's FestivalMOTORISTS should avoid Dublin's quays and city centre this weekend as the St Patrick's Festival beginsSat Mar 13 1999 - 00:00
Irish workers happiest in West - studyIRISH workers are the happiest in the West, according to a study by the University of Warwick in EnglandSat Mar 13 1999 - 00:00
President greets worldwide Irish familyTHE President, Mrs McAleese, has extended warmest greetings for 1999 to all on this "the last St Patrick's Day of the second …Sat Mar 13 1999 - 00:00
Bishops express concern on NorthIreland's Catholic bishops have expressed concern "with the general uneasiness and loss of impetus" in the Northern peace process…Thu Mar 11 1999 - 00:00
Victim was in a supposedly safe place when death struckThe garda near the spot where Pat O'Donnell died was sombre. "Just three guys doing a job," he saidThu Mar 11 1999 - 00:00
IRTC bans `Irish Catholic' ad from two radio stationsThe Independent Radio and Television Commission (IRTC) has banned an advertisement for the Irish Catholic newspaper from being…Fri Feb 19 1999 - 00:00
Dr Brady criticises scale of CAP reformThe Catholic Primate, Dr Sean Brady, has described the scale of proposed changes in the EU's Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) …Fri Feb 19 1999 - 00:00
Taoiseach puzzled by lack of progress on povertyThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has said he wonders why we are not making a better job of dealing with the State's poverty.Thu Feb 18 1999 - 00:00
Lawyer claims lane activity forced his family from homeA Dublin barrister claimed during a Fingal County Council hearing yesterday he and his wife had been forced from their home for…Wed Feb 17 1999 - 00:00
Pope's Lenten call for poverty actionPope John Paul has said that international institutions, national governments and the centres controlling the world economy must…Wed Feb 17 1999 - 00:00
Army calls priest to pray for Nelly in Glen of Imaal's `haunted' houseThe Army yesterday called in a priest to conduct a prayer service at a house which local people in Co Wicklow believe is haunted…Tue Feb 16 1999 - 00:00
Prelate says ads linking alcohol and young people's pastimes should not be permittedThe Archbishop of Cashel, Dr Dermot Clifford, has said that advertising linking alcohol with young people's pastimes and pursuits…Mon Feb 15 1999 - 00:00
Gold coin and artefacts from 15th and 16th century found on hotel siteArchaeologists have uncovered walls dating from the 17th and 18th centuries on the site of the new Westin Hotel in DublinMon Feb 15 1999 - 00:00
Lancefort threatens court move over plans for Eastern BypassLancefort, the company which has set itself to protect heritage and the environment, has threatened to seek an injunction against…Sat Feb 13 1999 - 00:00
Priest says more consultation by bishops on teaching documents neededImportant teaching by bishops' conferences "needs to take seriously the democratic climate in which we live", Father Eugene Duffy…Wed Feb 10 1999 - 00:00
Call for third party to resolve arms issueThe Faith and Politics Group, made up of Catholics and Protestants from the North and South, has said there is a need now for…Wed Feb 10 1999 - 00:00
Liberal democracy `in danger if market value is media norm'If market value comes to dominate the media's ethical thinking, then the foundations of liberal democracy could be undermined…Mon Feb 08 1999 - 00:00
Newspaper editor favours press council `with teethThe editor of the Sunday Business Post, Mr Damien Kiberd, has said he would have no difficulty with the setting up of an Irish…Mon Feb 08 1999 - 00:00
Anticipation like Chinese tortureAlone and palely loitering, Pauline McLynn, who was MC at the awards last night, was in a bit of a tizzyMon Feb 08 1999 - 00:00
Friel's work both censure and celebration, says McGuinnessPresenting the Special Tribute Award to Brian Friel last night, playwright Frank McGuinness said he had spent the last two weeks…Mon Feb 08 1999 - 00:00
Synagogue on Adelaide Road to shut in June due to a decline in numbersThe Orthodox synagogue at Adelaide Road in Dublin is to close in June due to falling numbersThu Jan 28 1999 - 00:00
`C of I Gazette' sees rays of hope despite gloomy condition of ecumenismAn editorial in the Church of Ireland Gazette asks, "When were things ecumenical at such a low ebb?".Thu Jan 28 1999 - 00:00
Catholics surveyed on impact of scandalsA survey conducted on behalf of the Council for Research and Development at St Patrick's College, Maynooth, indicates that more…Thu Jan 28 1999 - 00:00
Churches welcome work for refugeesThe churches have welcomed the Government decision to introduce work permits for asylum-seekers and have urged the immediate …Thu Jan 28 1999 - 00:00
Catholic Church has new rite to get rid of demonsA new rite for exorcism is to be introduced by the Catholic ChurchWed Jan 27 1999 - 00:00
C of I defends links with Orange OrderThe Church of Ireland has stated that its links with the Orange Order are "irretrievable".Fri Jan 08 1999 - 00:00
Methodist president criticises churches for being happy with caricatures of each otherThe president of the Methodist Church, Rev David Kerr, will today visit members in Dun Laoghaire, Bray, and Wicklow town.Tue Jan 05 1999 - 00:00
An Irishman's DiaryAh yes, I remember it well. The fights, the hopes, the craic, the musicMon Jan 04 1999 - 00:00
Achievements of athletic giant of Bohola recorded in biographyHe was probably Ireland's greatest athlete and, in a career of just 10 years, including three Olympic Games, he created 16 world…Mon Jan 04 1999 - 00:00
De Rossa refuses to leave funeralWhen he arrived at Glasnevin for Mr Goulding's funeral, the Democratic Left leader was told by some Workers' Party members he…Sat Jan 02 1999 - 00:00
Music and tributes resound at funeral of Cathal GouldingThe funeral of Mr Cathal Goulding, who died on St Stephen's Day following a long illness, took place at Glasnevin on Thursday…Sat Jan 02 1999 - 00:00
