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
Rockwell College
Gardaí to investigate whether sex abuse rings operated in schools
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris says force will investigate if abusers were working together
‘Humour is the safety-valve of the nation’ – Brian Maye on Thomas J Collins and Dublin Opinion
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O’Callaghan’s Olympian feats can inspire a new generation of throwers
New throwing cage at Templemore to nurture talent in Olympic champion’s county
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Men’s Rugby Sevens
Ireland secured last ditch qualification for Olympics in Monaco last month
Religious order feared ‘we would all be wiped out’ by Covid-19
The Spiritans, or Holy Ghost Fathers, lost 18 priests during the pandemic
Lives Lost to Covid-19: Fr Jim Delaney was a ‘gentleman through and through’
Fr Jim spent 36 years in Kenya and became fluent in Swahili
Religious order ‘overwhelmed’ by death of 10 priests in Covid-19 wave
Spiritans mourn priests, who worked on missions and in schools, as ‘inspired men’
Four die at Jesuit nursing home in Dublin
First Covid-19 case in small south Dublin care home was confirmed last week
Harry McNulty: Seeing the world, from Sevens to dog-sledding
Ireland international is a keen traveller and is content to be considered as a Sevens ‘lifer’
Winning Triple Crowns: ‘Seeing Jack Kyle was a spiritual experience’
A history of Ireland’s wins throws up some mythical tales and unforgettable moments
Fee-paying school conducted inquiry into sexual assault allegation
Rockwell College did not report alleged sexual assault incident to Tusla
‘I’m still in shock’: Five Leaving Cert students get eight H1s
Four boys and one girl from around country secure the maximum grades
Lego, comedy and science: how to choose the right summer camp
So much choice – but should you cater to your child’s interests or challenge them?
Meet the Irish team chasing Grand Slam glory in Wales
John O’Sullivan profiles the Irish U-20s side who will win the Grand Slam if they beat Wales on Friday night
Gleeson secures draw for holders Glenstal Abbey against Bandon
Munster Schools Senior Cup round-up: CBC, PBC and Ardscoil Rís through to semi-finals
Inside Dublin’s oldest shop: the Read’s story
Rescued from Nama, a house on Parliament Street that sold knives for 250 years has been given a whole new lease of life
Electric Picnic founder John Reynolds has left a rich legacy, funeral told
The 52-year-old concert promoter was innovative, energetic and ambitious , mourners hear
Ireland face familiar foes England in Women’s World Cup Sevens
If men beat Chile in preliminary clash they take on number-one ranked South Africa
Holy Ghost order behind fee-paying schools to close nursing home for priests
Spiritans, founders of Blackrock College and Rockwell, to shut Marian House in Dublin
Summer of science
We look at a range of Stem-related courses designed to keep young minds active during the summer months
Boarding schools bounce back
While the recession threatened the future of some schools, enrolment levels have bounced back to boom-time highs
The rise of private schools: ‘There’s a lot more money around’
As the economy grows, more parents are opting for private education for their children
Willie Duggan: A ferocious, ruthless rugby great
Obituary: The Ireland captain hated training, loved cigarettes, and still won 41 caps
Over 1,000 attend funeral of rugby international Willie Duggan
Many club, province and national teammates from ’70s and ’80s at Dunmore ceremony
Can being a Girl Guide help develop life skills for being a woman in the 21st century?
Ignite 2017: When Girl Guides gathered to learn to be strong women in the 21st century
Founder of successful plant-hire company and a Fianna Fáil fundraiser
Obituary: William O’Brien; born November 2nd , 1928 – died: July 15th, 2017
Fr Jack Finucane, co-founder of aid agency Concern, dies aged 80
Missionary who helped to organise Biafra aid campaign was cited by Bono as a major influence
Munster Schools Senior Cup: Ardscoil Rís spring surprise with defeat of holders CBC
Maurice Noonan lands touchline penalty to seal win while Glenstal Abbey beat Rockwell College
Fee-school teachers criticised over refraining from junior cycle reform
ASTI balloting members on settlement proposals in effort to end lengthy dispute
CBC ease past Crescent in Munster Senior Schools Cup
PBC and Rockwell also put down early markers against Ardscoil Rís and St Munchin’s
Fallen sporting heroes of 2016 never to be forgotten
Philip Reid recounts an array of achievements from legends lost this year
Walter Swinburn: The greatest hands in racing
Behind the glamour lurked the mundane and painful reality of a struggle with weight
Happy 50th birthday, Botswana
Landlocked African republic maintains a low profile as it celebrates a half century of independence
Leaving Certificate: I did not get the results I expected – should I repeat?
It is important to work out where you went wrong before deciding what to do next
Liam Toland: No strict playbook for Dudley – he wanted creative expression
Irish schools rugby was blessed to have coach and man as inspiring as Dudley Herbert
McHenry could give CBC Cork the edge over Crescent
Sunday’s Munster Senior Cup final is sure to be close with McHenry posing a threat in midfield
Ex-Rockwell priest jailed for four years for abusing schoolboy
Abuse by Henry Moloney (77) had a ‘devastating’ impact on his victim
Ex-priest who asked to be laicised guilty of indecent assault
Henry Molone , a former teacher at Rockwell College, abused a student in the 1980s
Obituary: John O’Farrell – Publican who served pint to Reagan
John O’Farrell: October 2nd, 1938 - September 14th, 2015
Second-half tries earn Rockwell a place in Munster Schools Senior final
Lee Molloy and Bryan McLoughlin touch down for Tipperary school
Crescent see off Christian Brothers as Ard Scoil and Rockwell progress
Crescent’s forwards dominated in Munster Senior Cup clash
Schools Rugby: Denis Leamy and Conor Quaid may clash again in Munster
Rockwell’s forwards coach faced the Christians coach and former outhalf in the 2000 final
Brilliant teacher who served Spiritan order in Canada
John Geary: November 21st, 1931 - December 31st, 2014
JJ Hanrahan’s departure to Northampton is desperately deflating for Irish rugby
Gerry Thornley: Munster kicking themselves after talent slips through fingers
A career cut off in its prime
An Irishwoman’s Diary on the lifelong bravery of a man afflicted by spinal cord injury
Pope told abuse survivors should be helped to avoid self-harm, suicide
Survivor claims under-reporting of abuse cases by church authorities in Ireland
Daithí Ó Drónaí: next stop, pop
Now that Ó Drónaí has rediscovered his love for pop music, the days of regarding him as just the ‘lad with the fiddle’ are well and truly over. He talks about his indie-trad-electro-math-rock progression and why the new album will be ‘pop from tip to toe’
Seán Farragher: teacher, Renaissance man and pillar of Blackrock College for more than 60 years
Historian and archivist was a Mayo farmer’s son who never forgot his roots
Catholic Church watchdog surprised by diocese’s child safeguard review
Watchdog’s review of Down and Connor diocese to be published shortly
Former ‘Irish Times’ letters editor Seán Hogan laid to rest
Mourners told of ‘long and exciting career’ with newspaper
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