In a Word... BirthdayIt’s probably time I decided what to do when I grow up: assume a role, be somebody/somethingMon Nov 24 2025 - 00:30
Dublin’s Catholic Archdiocese faces financial woes as priests age and Mass numbers declineCountry’s biggest archdiocese says its cash reserves will be exhausted by 2041 and it is facing 70% fewer priestsThu Nov 20 2025 - 06:00
In a Word...ComedyIt is difficult to believe that Fawlty Towers is 50 years old. Probably, the greatest comedy sitcom seriesMon Nov 17 2025 - 00:30
‘We have betrayed the trust’: Presbyterian Church apologises to parishioners for ‘inexcusable’ failuresChurch’s acting leadership appealed to abuse survivors to come forward in statement read to parishioners on SundaySun Nov 16 2025 - 19:20
Pope Leo designates St Mary’s Pro Cathedral as Dublin’s Catholic cathedralIt brings the number of cathedrals in Dublin to three, with the two others belonging to the Church of IrelandFri Nov 14 2025 - 14:41
Presbyterian Church ignored concerns over its child safeguarding policies, expert saysIan Elliott says he offered advice in 2023 to church, where moderator is now to resignFri Nov 14 2025 - 06:00
Moderator of Presbyterian Church in Ireland resigns over ‘serious’ safeguarding failures ‘We are aware of a number of people who have been harmed,’ says Presbyterian leaderWed Nov 12 2025 - 19:16
Why did the Irish Constitution not recognise our third language?You can’t go anywhere in Ireland – Gaeltacht or ‘Galltacht’ – without hearing it spokenMon Nov 10 2025 - 00:30
‘I see mistakes celebrating Mass in Ireland’: The new parishioners filling Dublin pewsThe ethnic diversity of Mass-goers and the clergy is growingWed Nov 05 2025 - 06:00
Should I risk disturbing the hungover young woman or meekly go look for another seat?In a word ... trainMon Nov 03 2025 - 00:00
We don’t have to look very far to see where ‘me’ culture can leadIn a Word ... MeMon Oct 27 2025 - 00:30
Anglican schism as traditionalists reject first female Archbishop of CanterburyChurch of Ireland archbishops have reasserted their loyalty to CanterburyThu Oct 23 2025 - 16:24
Fr Dermod McCarthy, ex-RTÉ editor who had role in Ben Dunne kidnap release, has diedFr McCarthy was part of the team which produced the Radharc series for RTÉ from 1965Wed Oct 22 2025 - 14:13
In a word: The truth is you can’t handle the toothacheHell hath no fury like a sore tooth Mon Oct 20 2025 - 00:30
Heather Humphreys comes from a tradition with a remarkable historyRite & Reason: It is frequently forgotten that a founder of the United Irishmen, and a father of republicanism on this island, was Presbyterian Henry Joy McCrackenSun Oct 19 2025 - 00:30
Ever heard of the fella called ‘G-spot’ by workmates? He could never be foundIn a Word ... NicknameMon Oct 13 2025 - 00:30
Palestinians in Ireland relieved about Gaza deal despite harbouring doubts Chief Rabbi warns ‘hardest work lies ahead’, but cleric welcomes chance for return of hostages from destroyed city Fri Oct 10 2025 - 06:00
Spiritans to sell Tipperary farm to fund compensation for abuse survivorsRockwell Farm to be sold on open market with anticipated price of over €20m Wed Oct 08 2025 - 20:58
Our system risks presidential farce, in the belief common sense will prevail Democracy dictates that every Tom, Dick and Harriet, even the deluded ones, can try to take the council route to the presidencyMon Oct 06 2025 - 00:30
Spiritans adding to suffering of survivors of sex abuse in their schools, says advocacy group Victims, survivors and their families ‘continue to suffer trauma daily’, says Restore Together, criticising redress scheme delaysFri Oct 03 2025 - 12:16
To Galway’s thrilling Corrib, the fastest-flowing city river in EuropeIn a Word ... RiverMon Sept 29 2025 - 00:30
‘We need more priests’: Catholic bishop welcomes 13 seminarians into trainingThis year’s intake brings to 77 the number of men being training for priesthood in IrelandThu Sept 25 2025 - 18:51
Pithy is just not enough to make wit great, it must also advance the meaning of a sentenceIn a Word ... WitMon Sept 15 2025 - 00:30
Leeson Park church in Dublin 6 sold to Romanian Orthodox Church Church, estimated to have sold for over €4m, was purchased with financial assistance from Romanian governmentWed Sept 10 2025 - 14:07
Toilet paper is up there with gun powder as a Chinese inventionIn a Word ... LavatoryMon Sept 08 2025 - 00:30
First saint of 21st century, who died aged 15, to be canonised in Rome ‘God’s influencer’ Carlos Acutis died aged 15 in 2006Sun Sept 07 2025 - 08:43
Ireland’s longest-serving bishop announces his retirementBishop Paul Colton’s tenure as Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross the longest since 1617Sat Sept 06 2025 - 18:41
St John of God brothers to step aside and appoint lay people to take over governanceThe order’s services support more than 12,000 children, adolescents and adults Tue Sept 02 2025 - 17:19
The moon landings, Pope John Paul I and some strange facts In a Word ... CrazyMon Sept 01 2025 - 00:30
Priests demand Irish Catholic Church sever ties with Allianz over Israel linksMove follows similar demands among GAA members unhappy over relationship with multinational insurance companyThu Aug 21 2025 - 20:39
In a Word...PhoneWith a mobile phone, you are never alone, and the world is at your fingertipsMon Aug 18 2025 - 00:30
Pope Leo targeted Maga money in early days as pontiff, says Mary McAleeseFormer president dubs Pope Leo XIV’s first 100 days `more Benedict than Francis’Thu Aug 14 2025 - 18:09
In a Word... DrinkIreland is no longer a high alcohol consumption country, by EU standardsMon Aug 11 2025 - 09:00
Be gentle with your body – you need it more than it needs you In a Word ... BodyFri Aug 08 2025 - 17:09
In a Word...PhobiaConventional phobias of small spaces, flying or spiders are out. What about arachibutyrophobia, the fear of peanut butter stuck to the roof of your mouth? Mon Jul 28 2025 - 00:30
Ireland is officially one of the least sunny places in the world – and that can only make it more popularIn a Word ... TouristMon Jul 21 2025 - 00:30
Decision to remove Eamonn Casey’s remains came in response to furore over documentary last year The explanation given for the action by Galway’s diocesan authorities was rather obscureSun Jul 20 2025 - 16:00
Garda will not reopen Bishop Eamonn Casey investigationFormer Bishop of Galway, whose remains were removed from cathedral crypt, had been accused of sexually abusing multiple children.Sun Jul 20 2025 - 14:16
Bishop Eamonn Casey’s remains removed from Galway cathedral Bishop’s remains have been moved from the cathedral crypt and entrusted to his family’s careSat Jul 19 2025 - 12:07
Sex abuse in schools: State accused of ignoring its liability for redress Louise O’Keeffe, who took State to court over failure to protect her, questioned Government’s guidance on issueFri Jul 18 2025 - 10:00
Remove statute of limitations to encourage churches and orders to pay sex-abuse redress - expertIt is in the interest of religious organisations to contribute to schemes as way of reducing costs, says Prof Conor O’Mahony of Child Law ClinicFri Jul 18 2025 - 06:00
The greatest Frenchman of the 20th century and the Irish blood that flowed in his veinsIn a Word ... FranceMon Jul 14 2025 - 00:30
Mother and baby home survivor upset by absence of 1,090 infants from key report‘No mention’ of babies who died at Sean Ross Abbey or of need to investigate anomalies on land, says campaignerThu Jul 03 2025 - 19:48
Br Kevin Crowley of Capuchin Day Centre dies aged 90Corkman set up the centre on Bow Street, Dublin in 1969Wed Jul 02 2025 - 12:11
The 500-year-old treaty that made Irish people citizens of SpainIn a Word ... SpainMon Jun 30 2025 - 00:30
A lesson straight outta BallaghaderreenIn a word ... Gang. Dispatch from a veteran of the tyre warsMon Jun 23 2025 - 00:30
Church of Ireland bishop criticises invite for gay US preacher to speak at Pride service in DublinBishop of Down and Dromore David McClay claims church members ‘concerned and confused’ by moveTue Jun 17 2025 - 14:15
Spiritans’ promise of redress must be ‘substantiated by actions’, says abuse survivors groupRestore Together spokesman says victim-centred redress scheme should be delivered urgentlyTue Jun 17 2025 - 13:43
