Limerick priests says banning open-coffin wakes in churches is ‘regrettable and problematic’ The JournalSarah Mac Donald: Wakes should be held in the home, not in a church – but bishops and priests need to compromise on eulogies The Irish IndependentWakes not permitted in Catholic churches, says Bishop RTE.ieFuneral ‘wakes with an open coffin not permitted’ in Longford catholic churches Longford LeaderWakes with open coffins not allowed in churches, bishop clarifies The Irish Times