Funeral of Fergus Linehan told of kindness and principlesA theatre man who was ‘an appallingly bad actor’ and a dad who loved unconditionallyFri Nov 04 2016 - 17:35
Caesarean court action criticised by midwivesIMA expresses concern over HSE’s attempt to force a woman to undergo procedureThu Nov 03 2016 - 20:50
Surface of what is believed to be Jesus’s tomb uncovered in JerusalemTomb has been covered by marble cladding since at least 1555 but most likely for centuries before thatTue Nov 01 2016 - 14:09
All of Roscommon will remain Roscommon, insists Naughten‘We will not be proceeding with this land grab,’ says Minister of plan for Athlone areaTue Nov 01 2016 - 01:00
‘Lusitania’ telegraph machine recovered off Co CorkNearly 1,200 died when the ship sank after being struck by a torpedo in May 1915Mon Oct 31 2016 - 19:17
How the Irish helped to invent modern-day HalloweenCatholic Church created the day, but the Irish fixation on hell influenced its evolutionMon Oct 31 2016 - 15:48
Catholic Church calls for slowdown on timing of funeralsDublin archdiocese also advises on suitable music, mementoes and personal tributesMon Oct 31 2016 - 01:00
Retired soccer international ordained a deaconOn 800th anniversary, Dominican Order bucks declining priesthood trend in IrelandSun Oct 30 2016 - 16:06
In a Word . . . StrangerGalway, Donegal and Gallagher’s ‘gal’ conjure up the idea of being foreignSat Oct 29 2016 - 00:00
Extended GAA-Sky TV deal draws red card from Fianna FáilDublin councils set to line up with provincial colleagues on return of free-to-air platformThu Oct 27 2016 - 20:07
Bishop urges road users to be vigilant over Bank HolidayFintan Monahan says the loss of life on Irish roads this year is ‘a tragedy for our society’Thu Oct 27 2016 - 18:28
Rectors reject portrayal of Protestantism as ‘watered down Catholicism’Indignant reaction from clerics comes in wake of RTÉ ‘Cutting Edge’ programmeThu Oct 27 2016 - 18:07
Church of Ireland to conduct second census of attendanceSurvey in 2013 found average of 15.5% of church population went to Sunday servicesThu Oct 27 2016 - 17:34
Hungary’s 1956 uprising offers lessons for Europe, says ArchbishopDiarmuid Martin appeals for small nations to be protected amid ‘harsh realpolitik’Wed Oct 26 2016 - 14:41
Pope Francis to lead prayers for peace in Syria and Middle EastEcumenical commemorations are part of marking the anniversary of the ReformationTue Oct 25 2016 - 19:09
Muslims in Ireland encouraged to ‘get engaged, get involved’Press Ombudsman says he has not received a single complaint about press coverageTue Oct 25 2016 - 18:38
Kilmainham Gaol a ‘sacred place’, says Archbishop Martin‘A place of nobility, idealism’ and of things representing ‘deeper dimensions of humanity’Mon Oct 24 2016 - 15:42
Growing opposition among west of Ireland county councils to any new Sky/GAA dealGAA urged to ensure supporters see football and hurling games on ‘free-to-air’ televisionMon Oct 24 2016 - 15:36
In a Word . . . DriveAs our roads get set to welcome intelligent cars, which way should we steer?Sat Oct 22 2016 - 00:00
In a Word . . . ShowerSprinkling water is linked with tinkling sound falling on deaf, over-shampooed earsSat Oct 15 2016 - 00:00
All-Ireland hotels demand adds to homeless family woesColleen and John McDonagh and their six children have been homeless since MondaySat Oct 01 2016 - 09:12
Farmers criticise Mary Robinson’s calls to ‘not eat meat’Industry reacts with anger to former president’s statement on climate justiceFri Sept 30 2016 - 01:00
Archbishop urges legal protection for Traveller identityDiarmuid Martin: Travellers ‘remain among most disadvantaged educationally’Thu Sept 29 2016 - 21:48
‘Eat no meat at all’: TD rejects Mary Robinson proposalMichael Fitzmaurice takes issue with climate statement at One Young World summitThu Sept 29 2016 - 18:24
Humanists urge vote on cutting ‘God’ references from ConstitutionPresident and judges must take oath referring to ‘Almighty God’ on assuming officeThu Sept 29 2016 - 14:50
State accused of ignoring abuse victims as memorial plans stallAbuse survivor criticises Government on lack of movement on planned memorial in DublinWed Sept 28 2016 - 22:59
Religious congregations owe €245m in State redressState asked bodies to pay €725 million for victims but they have offered €480 millionTue Sept 27 2016 - 21:25
Diarmuid Martin urges faster provision of choice in schools‘Demand for other forms of patronage is growing... process of diversification still too slow’Tue Sept 27 2016 - 19:37
Monkstown church designed by noted architect marks its 150th yearSt Patrick’s is part of Dublin parish formed a week before Catholic Emancipation in 1829Sun Sept 25 2016 - 11:37
Exhibition on priests who ministered during Easter Rising‘Gives a glimpse into a dimension of 1916 which could easily be overlooked’Sat Sept 24 2016 - 01:00
Second largest lotto prize of the year collected by syndicateLargest lotto amount ever won in Co LeitrimThu Sept 22 2016 - 22:54
Kerry Co Council urges GAA to end deals with pay-per-view TVLocal authority joins Galway Co Council in call to ensure games shown ‘for all to see’Thu Sept 22 2016 - 15:21
Record number sleeping rough in Dublin, says Simon CommunityCharity counts finds 168 sleeping on street and 60 more on Merchants Quay cafe floorWed Sept 21 2016 - 01:00
Catholic heavyweights clash over teaching on contraceptionRival documents published by leading academics on artificial means of birth controlTue Sept 20 2016 - 19:49
Galway council calls on GAA to ensure games are ‘for all to see’Council passes motion rejecting GAA deal with Sky or any other subscription serviceTue Sept 20 2016 - 11:11
Homeless should not be used by ‘research industry’ - campaignerAlice Leahy warns against using the disadvantaged ‘as source material’ in addressMon Sept 19 2016 - 20:05
‘Irish Schindler’ to be honoured in CorkMary Elmes risked her life to save Jewish children during the second World WarMon Sept 19 2016 - 18:24
Ireland accepts just 38 refugees from Greece despite commitmentUnder EU relocation scheme Ireland committed to accept 2,622 refugeesMon Sept 19 2016 - 08:22
Mary McAleese challenges Catholic ban on contraceptionFormer president joins more than 100 academics in signing ‘Scholars’ Statement’Mon Sept 19 2016 - 01:04
Review of practices at Oberstown detention centre under wayMinister for Children says review ‘timely’ in ensuring safety of all at OberstownMon Sept 19 2016 - 00:00
Clerics who became fathers had ‘loving’ relationships - Fr Brian D’ArcyPriest says actor Frank Kelly struggled with conscience over Fr Jack role in Fr Ted showSun Sept 18 2016 - 16:41
Dublin churches prepare to celebrate Culture Night 2016Catholic Pro-Cathedral will host sung prayers and tribute to Padraig PearseThu Sept 15 2016 - 17:17
Irish pilgrims were discouraged from visiting Bethlehem, says Archbishop‘We too have had armed soldiers on our streets’, Eamon Martin tells Bethlehem mayorWed Sept 14 2016 - 12:27
Priest wrongly accused of abuse calls Catholic Church to accountFr Tim Hazelwood asks why church authorities give weight to anonymous allegationsTue Sept 13 2016 - 18:22
GAA deal with Sky Sports to be raised at Galway County CouncilAll-Ireland manager Senator John O’Mahony asks that Minister for Sport clarify situationTue Sept 13 2016 - 13:04
