Archbishop calls for some churches to be allowed hold greater numbersDiarmuid Martin says Republic should follow Northern Ireland where the permitted attendance is based on the size of each churchThu Jul 02 2020 - 20:52
Two Irish bishops and disabilities campainger receive Lambeth AwardsMargaret Kennedy recognised for outstanding service to victims of church-related abuseThu Jul 02 2020 - 14:41
May Drea obituary: ‘Domestic goddess’ who loved country life‘Instant mother’ to four stepdaughters was a loving and gregarious presenceThu Jul 02 2020 - 11:15
Frankie Benson obituary: Most famous personality in Toronto’s Irish communityLives lost to Covid-19: Known as ‘Mr Belfast’, Benson hosted a popular radio programme in his adopted cityThu Jul 02 2020 - 11:15
Rita Whelan obituary: West Galway emigrant who never really left homeLives Lost to Covid-19: She left for London in 1979 and loved to reminisce about her time working at Ashford CastleThu Jul 02 2020 - 11:15
Fr Martin Hayes appointed new Bishop of KilmoreJourney brought Tipperary native from Silicon Valley to lead diocese which includes Co CavanMon Jun 29 2020 - 22:21
‘It’s wonderful’: Parishioners return to Mass for first time in monthsAbout 40 attend Dublin’s Pro Cathedral but ‘experience will be different for months to come’Mon Jun 29 2020 - 20:28
Catholic Archbishop of Dublin hopes more than 50 may be allowed at Sunday MassesArchbishop Martin says recognition exists that needs of Catholic Church different to those of smaller denominationsMon Jun 29 2020 - 02:19
In a Word ... bicycleOne of the more unforeseen consequences of the pandemic has been the growth in cyclingSat Jun 27 2020 - 00:30
Magdalene survivors insist State not fulfilling terms of compensation schemeHealthcare package promised to women falls far short, survey of survivors showsThu Jun 25 2020 - 18:19
Joe Coffey obituary: Family man of strong faith loved sport and musicLives lost to Covid-19: Gifted craftsman and father of five also had a passion for historyThu Jun 25 2020 - 11:30
Ethel Cashman obituary: ‘A wonderful Mammy with a passion for cinema’Lives lost to Covid-19: Born and raised in Stoneybatter, Ethel was as Dublin as they comeThu Jun 25 2020 - 11:30
Joseph G Geary obituary: Retired accountant and still a keen golfer as he approached his 90sLives lost to Covid-19: Keen sportsman and member of the Limerick family who ran the well-known Geary Biscuit FactoryThu Jun 25 2020 - 11:30
Tony Sherlock obituary: ‘He was loved everywhere he went’Dubliner loved to sing, swim and walk, and brought out the best in those he knewThu Jun 18 2020 - 12:45
Phyllis Plunkett obituary: Home was a hub for family and friendsAdopted as an infant, Phyllis Plunkett found out late in life that she had a sisterThu Jun 18 2020 - 12:45
Lilli Barker obituary: Taught adults literacy skills after raising familyAvid tennis player began working outside the home in her late 50sThu Jun 18 2020 - 12:45
Catholic Church says data laws ‘detrimental to efforts to safeguard children’Report confirms the church sought to have data protection legislation amended but failedTue Jun 16 2020 - 01:00
Priests anxious about being held responsible for safety at MassCatholic clergy feel ‘bullied’ into ‘carrying the can’ for Masses and fallout that could followMon Jun 15 2020 - 18:47
Covid-19 threatens future of EU, Social Justice Ireland saysAround 86 million Europeans including 19 million living in povertyMon Jun 15 2020 - 08:52
RTÉ removes 1982 clip of Twink in blackface from archivesDermot Morgan’s son expresses concerns over social media calls to pull Father Ted episodeSun Jun 14 2020 - 15:26
Martin McNamara obituary: A hard worker and a perfectionist‘He loved to have the craic in his local’Thu Jun 11 2020 - 13:01
Bishop guidelines include use of face coverings to distribute CommunionSunday Mass obligation remains dispensed with under new Catholic Church guidelinesTue Jun 09 2020 - 12:58
New Church of Ireland worship guidelines advise shorter servicesFurther advice to be sought on singing while collections should be contactlessMon Jun 08 2020 - 21:16
Catholic Primate appeals for patience as worship restrictions easeBishops finalising guidelines for return of public Masses and sacraments in churchesMon Jun 08 2020 - 17:44
In a Word: PoliticsThe year 1968 was tumultuous and formative, marked by a series of high-profile deathsSat Jun 06 2020 - 00:31
CofI bishop challenges English counterpart over Irish headstone epitaphChurch of England has blocked family’s wish to use phrase on mother’s grave in ExhallFri Jun 05 2020 - 19:40
Joint appeal issued to support victims of domestic abuseSeven organisations have come together as reports increase during Covid-19 restrictionsThu Jun 04 2020 - 20:41
Churches may reopen for public events in late June, Archbishop says‘Mass with social distancing not the joyful celebration we desire — but an important first stage’Thu Jun 04 2020 - 19:56
Lough Derg memorial to Covid-19 victims launched as pilgrimage season suspendedPeople offered opportunity to do pilgrimage from afar over three days at end of JuneTue Jun 02 2020 - 15:28
Catholic priests warn against any rush to reopen churchesBishops are meeting this week to finalise plansSun May 31 2020 - 18:30
Installation of new Presbyterian Moderator to be attended by just four due to Covid-19Church’s annual General Assembly postponded for first time in 180 yearsSun May 31 2020 - 17:10
Over 300 church groups unite for online Irish Blessing videoMusical project is dedicated to local healthcare workers dealing with Covid-19Sun May 31 2020 - 11:52
‘I have no faith in the Catholic Church but I prayed when I’d Covid-19’How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting religious beliefs, or the lack thereof?Sun May 31 2020 - 11:30
In a Word: ExceptionalismFetishistic penchant for queueing exemplifies English sense of exceptionalismSat May 30 2020 - 00:30
Bishops speed up preparations to re-open churches for public MassesArchbishop Diarmuid Martin: ‘We suffer through not being able to celebrate our faith through public worship’Mon May 25 2020 - 20:33
No ‘vested interest’ to veto procedures at new national maternity hospitalAll medical procedures permitted in Irish law will be provided for, hospital group saysSat May 23 2020 - 01:00
Statue credited with saving Dublin parish from Spanish flu has been returned‘Constant stream of people’ praying to statue at Church of Our Lady Help of ChristiansSat May 23 2020 - 01:00
In a Word: SilverEven incorrigible optimists know that every silver lining comes with a cloudSat May 23 2020 - 00:30
Consultants say Rome assent to deal clears way for new National Maternity HospitalCatholic Church teachings will have ‘no authority ’ at Elm Park, says canon lawyerThu May 21 2020 - 02:49
Sisters of Charity lists St Vincent’s properties it will transfer to new entity for €1Transfer is seen as removing an obstacle to building the new National Maternity hospitalTue May 19 2020 - 15:06
Man dies in motorbike collision near Balbriggan, Co DublinGarda appeal for witnesses to incident which took place at 7. 15pm on the M1 northboundSun May 17 2020 - 23:39
Religious leaders unite in prayer for end to Covid-19 crisisRecovered Muslim leader thanks healthcare staff for ‘sacrificing themselves to save us’Thu May 14 2020 - 22:22
Covid-19 drain on health risks ‘extra 6,000 child deaths’ dailyUnicef flags mounting pressure from pandemic on systems in developing countriesWed May 13 2020 - 00:01
Fundraising drive for Galway girl who can’t move unaided raises €67,000Molli Ní Mháille de Búrca suffers from genetic condition that causes her muscles to wasteTue May 12 2020 - 18:31
Covid-19: Dublin’s Catholic churches advised to prepare for full reopeningArchbishop Diarmuid Martin says churches should begin ‘preparing a detailed plan’Tue May 12 2020 - 11:25
Coronavirus: Priests turn to parishioners for help as church incomes collapseDublin archdiocese facing mounting financial crisis with priests’ wages cut by a quarterTue May 12 2020 - 01:00
103-year-old Dublin woman survives Covid-19 and looks for her lipstick‘It wasn’t too bad. I had a cough, that is all’ says Josephine SiloMon May 11 2020 - 22:46
