Andy Quinn: The ex-Connacht and Blackrock outhalf trying to make it in the NFL
Student switched from rugby to attend NFL Academy in Loughborough and has earned a scholarship to kick and punt at Boston College
Blackrock College
Further 12 Spiritan abuse survivors come forward since September’s scoping inquiry
More survivors of abuse at Spiritan schools come forward since September when the inquiry found 347 allegations of child sex abuse at the five schools
Joe Duffy’s Liveline can sound unmoored when not anchored by weighty subjects
RTÉ presenter hears rambling nostalgia and minor gripes, while Myles Dungan keeps history fresh
Ashes of abuse survivor Mark Ryan laid to rest in Dublin Bay: ‘I’m doing my best to carry on’
Ryan brothers sexually abused at Spiritan-run Blackrock College campus in the 1970s
Dermot Bannon-designed cottage with central courtyard in Blackrock for €1.05m
The renovation of number 5 Avoca Place featured on RTÉ's Room to Improve
How religious orders are sitting on assets worth hundreds of millions of euro
Charities Regulator data shows that some religious orders linked to historical sex abuse at schools are sitting on substantial wealth
Religious congregations have net assets running to hundreds of millions of euro
Figure significant in context of Government wanting congregations to contribute to compensating those affected by abuse as Department of Education indicates work on redress scheme will take time
Lovely 1920s Blackrock home with garden perfect for a hot tub for €1.395m
Updated four-bedroom home with converted attic in gem of south Co Dublin development
Vatican acknowledges ‘harm’ caused by abuse in Irish religious-run schools
Holy See accepts importance of scoping inquiry report into extent of abuse
How rugby became an Irish game: From niche unionist sport to a world-class contender
In the 20th century, rugby became a bridge between the post-independence elite and the longer-established Anglo-Irish middle class
Schools abuse inquiry: Redress scheme could cost €5bn
We have an opportunity to learn from the very clear lessons of the past if we are to avoid a massive inquiry running for years
Ireland’s school abuse scandal: ‘He got me to do stretches. I remember thinking: this is really weird’
The scoping inquiry report into wide-ranging abuse in Irish schools was published on Tuesday. It has prompted another former student to tell his story
The dam burst when the Ryan brothers came forward, but what happened at Blackrock College was not unique
It will be telling if the school remains an outlier in terms of the level of abuse when the commission finishes its work
Gardaí to investigate whether sex abuse rings operated in schools
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris says force will investigate if abusers were working together
Can the State make religious orders pay for the sexual predators who destroyed lives?
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‘A burden has been lifted off his shoulders’: Survivors of abuse welcome scoping inquiry report
Calls to establish Commission of Investigation without delay and include all schools
Private Irish investor in €8.75m deal for Blackrock office block
New owner in line for 9.5% return on investment from strong tenant line-up
Paddy McKillen jnr seeks €5m for Booterstown luxury spa and interpretative centre site
4.8-acre south Dublin property is latest in a number of proposed asset disposals by developer and business partner Matt Ryan
‘Their childhood stopped the day the abuse started’: Almost 2,400 allegations of abuse in religious run-schools
Testimony from victims details instances of abuse in 308 schools, including special education facilities, spanning 30-year period
Schools abuse: Almost 2,400 allegations at more than 300 religious-run institutions disclosed to inquiry
Minister for Education Norma Foley says level of sexual abuse at special schools ‘nothing short of horrific’
Statutory inquiry likely after report on sexual abuse in schools
Intention of Government is to establish inquiry into potentially thousands of cases of abuse which occurred in the past
Spiritan abuse survivor group raises concern statutory inquiry could set back justice and support programmes
Restore Together writes to Minister for Education Norma Foley seeking urgent meeting to discuss terms of reference of any such inquiry
Scale of inquiry into sexual abuse in fee-paying private schools cannot be underestimated
Past experiences show that Government faces onerous task in getting to heart of what happened in schools such as Blackrock College
Norma Foley promises delivery of religious order schools abuse report to survivors first
Minister began inquiry last year after allegations of sexual abuse at Blackrock College in Dublin were made by a number of past pupils
Major inquiry into sexual abuse in schools to be recommended by scoping report
The scoping inquiry was commissioned last year after allegations of sexual abuse at Blackrock College in Dublin were made by past pupils
Look inside: Avoca Avenue ‘modern house’ with historic hosiery link for €4.5m
Detached 1930s home in Blackrock exends to 380sq m and offers scope to refurbish and extend
Move to extradite man in his 80s to Ireland over alleged abuse at Spiritan school in Dublin
More than 150 people have contacted gardaí about sexual abuse at schools run by religious order
School abuse inquiry: Survivors must wait to see report until after Attorney General review
The report by Mary O’Toole SC into allegations of abuse at Blackrock College and other schools has been delivered to Minister for Education Norma Foley on Friday
Magnificent period house on Avoca Avenue in Blackrock for €5.95m
Detached two-storey-over-garden-level house on 0.3 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds
Blackrock College scandal: more than 290 people accuse 49 Spiritans and 12 lay staff of abuse
Survivors’ group urges ‘non-adversarial’ compensation scheme for those affected
Stylish and elegant renovated Georgian five-bed in Blackrock for €1.95m
Four-storey home extending to 278sq m has B Ber rating and is within easy reach of popular schools
Classic elegance with modern comforts at jeweller’s Blackrock home for €1.35m
Pristine three-bed property with study, two reception rooms and bright kitchen/diningroom
Derry Moloney hat-trick helps Blackrock College set up final date with St Michael’s
Tighthead Niall Smyth gets over for two tries in a power-packed display by the winners
Blackrock three-bed in pristine condition for €750,000
This semidetached house has four bathrooms and is in a superb location
Leinster Schools wrap: Blackrock rout The High School as quarter-final line-up takes shape
Roscrea await Blackrock in the quarters; St Mary’s work past Wesley to set up quarter-final date with CBC Monkstown
Four-bed close to amenities on Blackrock’s Carysfort Avenue for €1.095m
Insulation has been upgraded to give the house a Ber of C2
Eddie O’Connor obituary: Global entrepreneur in the energy sector and radical thinker
He will be remembered most for his pioneering work in the renewable energy sector and the development of wind energy
School abuse: Religious orders asked whether they will co-operate with an inquiry that identifies individual members
Scoping inquiry established following series of abuse allegations at schools such as Blackrock College
Middle class dominance on Supreme Court may have impacted rights decisions, says law lecturer
Data shows most Supreme Court judges went to fee paying schools and attended UCD
Major international award for RTÉ documentary Blackrock Boys which exposed sexual abuse in religious-run schools
Programme about sexual abuse in Blackrock College of two brothers wins award for investigative work at world’s largest competition for public-service media
Abuse survivor Mark Ryan remembered with ‘deep, deep gratitude’
Speaking at his memorial service, Minister says Mark Ryan showed ‘enormous courage’ in speaking out about being sexually abused at Blackrock College
Some schools use restorative justice to deal with past abuse - why not others?
Restorative justice is an informal process which focuses on the survivor rather than the offender
Schools abuse: More time requested for scoping inquiry as impact on survivors is ‘far greater than anticipated’
The inquiry was due to make recommendations to Government on what form of statutory investigation should take place into the schools by November 7th
Gardaí send 13 files to DPP after 130 ‘contacts’ over Spiritan sexual abuse
Complainants prompted to come forward after revelations last year of child abuse in Blackrock College and its junior school, Willow Park
Mark Ryan obituary: Generous friend and brave whistleblower about sexual abuse in Blackrock College
Former pupil at the south Dublin school went public with his brother David last year about their experience of sexual assault by priests in the school
‘He was my rock’: Brother who detailed child abuse in Blackrock Boys documentary dies
RTÉ Radio documentary led to wave of revelations about abuse in fee-paying schools
The hidden costs of private schools go well beyond basic fees
Private schools are more popular than ever, but the cost goes well beyond basic fees
Several private schools to provide special classes in drive to become ‘truly inclusive’
Spiritans say new special school in south Dublin forms part of congregation’s ‘mission for the future’
Private school numbers climb to highest on record
Enrolments surpass peak last seen prior to the economic crash in 2008
Spiritans face more than 30 legal cases over past alleged child abuse
Civil cases likely to cost religious congregation several million euros in settlements
Most alleged abusers at Blackrock investigated by gardaí were Spiritan priests
It is understood the investigation was hindered by ‘missing files and lack of information generally on the side of the Spiritans’
Blackrock abuse cases: ‘Anger and disappointment’ among survivors as no further investigative action to be taken
More than 140 people have reported incidences of child sexual abuse involving 18 alleged abusers at Blackrock College and Willow Park schools
Scoping inquiry into abuse in schools run by religious orders gets more than 220 submissions
Inquiry’s survivor-engagement process involving completion of questionnaire by those registering interest has completed first phase
Deadline for scoping inquiry into abuse in schools extended to June 26th
Sharp rise in reports of abuse last year attributed to victims, prompted by Blackrock College revelations, reporting alleged abuse in boarding schools
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