Blasphemy provisions seen as ‘Irish solution to Irish problem’Minister for justice in 2009 said he never had so many outraged emails as on this issueMon May 08 2017 - 14:49
Church of Ireland delegates defeat motion on public service for same-sex couplesGeneral Synod debate on proposal to develop public thanksgiving service for legally married same-sex couplesFri May 05 2017 - 21:36
Admissions reform would ‘undermine’ Protestant schoolsPolicy change would remove ‘very purpose for existence’ of schools, General Synod toldFri May 05 2017 - 20:57
Abortion should be dealt with by legislation, says Church of IrelandGeneral Synod hears Constitution is ‘not best place to deal with complex moral matter’Fri May 05 2017 - 15:54
Church of Ireland may use churches as ‘safe places’ from domestic abuseArchbishop of Armagh says ‘Church does not have a reputation as being a place of safety’Thu May 04 2017 - 13:19
Funds for services provided by Catholic church in Dublin downShare collections alone dropped over 10% in five years as demand for services growsTue May 02 2017 - 23:28
Sisters of Charity must be allowed exercise their conscience tooSuch is the anxiety to get out of Holles St it appears the Sisters have been put under pressure, if not duress, to accept the new National Maternity Hospital under terms currently agreedTue May 02 2017 - 06:00
Pregnancy terminations in Irish hospitals for decades - consultant‘I have been part of a grand collusion’ that has existed between public, church and StateTue May 02 2017 - 04:00
Government urged to recognise Isis actions as ‘genocide’Move follows European Parliament, House of Commons, US House of RepresentativesTue May 02 2017 - 00:28
Taxi driver behaviour largest source of complaints about sectorCompliance officers carried out 90,000 checks in 2016, a three-fold increase on 2015Mon May 01 2017 - 16:06
Irish Catholics resent relentless condemnation, says archbishopDiarmuid Martin sees ‘justified resentment’ as Catholics criticised for living their faithSun Apr 30 2017 - 21:23
IVF, sterilisation and morning-after pill banned by Sisters of CharityBishop Kevin Doran says Catholic hospitals have ‘special responsibility’ to Catholic teachingsFri Apr 28 2017 - 01:00
Legion of Mary founder’s kindness to unmarried mothers recalledFrank Duff set up hostel for women and children in 1930, says Dr Finola KennedyThu Apr 27 2017 - 21:51
Archbishop seeks own removal from chair at Holles StreetSystem of automatically appointing archbishop as chair of board is ‘anachronistic’Thu Apr 27 2017 - 01:00
The RTÉ campus may be a better site for the National Maternity HospitalWhy are religious congregations involved in providing private medical care?Tue Apr 25 2017 - 05:00
Catholic ethos of St Vincent’s emphasised at opening in 1970Archbishop McQuaid said Catholic hospitals must follow ‘moral law’ laid down by churchMon Apr 24 2017 - 05:00
Sisters of Charity-run facilities heavily criticised in Hiqa reportsHSE sought court’s help with aspects of transition of Cork centre to new providerSat Apr 22 2017 - 12:34
In a Word. . . EarthIt’s a day to do something kind for Mother Earth: plant a tree, recycle, pick up litterSat Apr 22 2017 - 00:00
No Mass to take place in Limerick diocese next TuesdayFall-off in Catholic priesthood vocations leads to unprecedented situationFri Apr 21 2017 - 18:54
Push for maternity hospital to be free of religious influenceBoard of new hospital ‘could potentially seat four members of the religious order’Thu Apr 20 2017 - 20:43
Anniversary of Reformation ‘opportunity to reflect’, says MEPMairead McGuinness warns against ‘intolerant nationalism’ at Brussels meetingThu Apr 20 2017 - 19:09
Three men ordained deacons in Rome for Dublin and ClogherArchbishop Diarmuid Martin performs ceremony for seminarians from Irish CollegeThu Apr 20 2017 - 16:44
Sisters of Charity to be given new National Maternity HospitalOrder to be ‘sole owner’ of State-funded hospital, says Department of HealthThu Apr 20 2017 - 16:43
Famine memorial: Jim Callery recognised by EU for history roleBusinessman rescued vital part of Irish heritage at Strokestown House and Famine MuseumThu Apr 20 2017 - 16:43
Easter Rising commemoration honours fallen of 1916Recall ‘those who did not come home while our dream of independence became a reality’Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:43
Varadkar says Ballaghaderreen ‘very much on radar’ after job lossesCigar plant will close in May and move operations to Sri Lanka with loss of 38 jobsThu Apr 20 2017 - 16:42
NUI Galway seeks new ‘leader with a compelling vision’Successor sought as Jim Browne to step as NUIG president after 10 years in roleThu Apr 20 2017 - 16:41
‘We are a burdened community,’ archbishop tells Chrism MassBishop encouraged by census finding that 78% of population say they are CatholicThu Apr 20 2017 - 16:41
Republic of Ireland among most tolerant in world for religionGlobal restrictions on religion increase in 2015 for first time in three yearsThu Apr 20 2017 - 16:40
Calls for Government action over prevalence of vulnerable adult abusePhysical abuse of vulnerable adults has been witnessed or suspected by one in threeThu Apr 20 2017 - 16:39
Vote on changes to Dáil prayer deferred until after EasterAtheist Ireland wants end to Oireachtas practice of praying to ‘Christ Our Lord’Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:38
Oblates say statement not meant to be insensitive to abuse victimsIntention was to correct misinformation coming from politicians and reported by mediaThu Apr 20 2017 - 16:38
Current attitudes to truth are similar to those of Pontius Pilate, church leaders sayPresbyterian leader says survey found 30% of children think Easter marks birthday of bunnyThu Apr 20 2017 - 16:38
Norbertines’ time in Ireland caused unspeakable damageBrendan Smyth’s order has ended its ministry, but the scars remainThu Apr 20 2017 - 16:37
Abuse survivors angry at order getting ownership of hospitalCongregation being ‘gifted’ €300m hospital has yet to honour its redress commitmentsTue Apr 18 2017 - 20:23
First ever beatification in Ireland to take place next monthDublin man, raised and educated Protestant, to be declared ‘blessed’ by VaticanMon Apr 17 2017 - 18:53
Church of Ireland criticises school admissions proposalBishops say education debate should not ‘trample’ on the rights of minority faithsFri Apr 14 2017 - 17:37
Archbishop challenges ‘judgmental’ church on single mothers and gay peopleDiarmuid Martin warns of ‘powers of darkness’ at Way of the Cross processionFri Apr 14 2017 - 17:16
Our bar on Good Friday: ‘Chrisalmighty Mrs McGarry, just a naggin of Powers’Growing up in Ballaghaderreen’s Arch Bar a sobering experienceFri Apr 14 2017 - 10:45
Iona Institute opposes end to Good Friday drink sales banPioneer group says census figures show that majority of population identify as CatholicTue Apr 11 2017 - 18:34
Roscommon Famine museum founder wins European awardPublic urged to vote for Jim Callery in online poll for European Public Choice awardTue Apr 11 2017 - 16:24
Religious congregations approach fulfilment of 2002 indemnity agreement termsMany of 11 outstanding properties in use already by State recipientsFri Apr 07 2017 - 01:00
Europe’s Christian population falls amid rise of atheists and MuslimsIreland was one of only eight European countries with more Christian births than deathsThu Apr 06 2017 - 15:25
Positive child protection review for Good ShepherdCharity almost totally compliant with all child protection standards, board findsWed Apr 05 2017 - 17:52
De La Salle Brothers criticised on ‘late’ child protection policyOrder did not fully meet any of board’s standards on managing abuse allegationsWed Apr 05 2017 - 17:36
Number of child sex allegations against Norbertines ‘unknown’Complaints by 281 against Fr Brendan Smyth in solicitors’ files, watchdog report saysWed Apr 05 2017 - 17:23
