He lambasted Ireland in the New York Times for locking up children. Now he may be sainted – The Irish Times
There is no such thing as a bad boy. This phrase was etched into public consciousness by a…
Healy-Rae vows to protect hospital chapel from closure – ‘It’s a place to clear your head’
Proposal to close Kerry hospital chapel sparks anger Michael Healy-Rae. Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture…
Irish priest Father Edward Flanagan moves one step closer to sainthood – The Journal
Irish priest Father Edward Flanagan moves one step closer to sainthood The JournalIrish priest moves closer to sainthood after…
Fr Edward Flanagan: Roscommon-born priest is now a step closer to sainthood
Pope Leo grants Fr Edward Flanagan, founder of Boys Town, ‘venerable’ status Fr Edward Flanagan died in 1948…
Bessborough planning row Preserve this site – we cannot concrete over Ireland's shameful past – The Journal
Bessborough planning row Preserve this site – we cannot concrete over Ireland’s shameful past The JournalProtest over development plans…
Twin priests celebrate turning 95 together – The Irish Times
Twins, Fr Joe Kelly and Fr Matt Kelly, were born on March 21st, 1931. Nine popes, 29 Dáils…
‘Darkness always comes out when you drink too much. It starts off as fun. Then it’s fun and problems. Then it’s problems and fun. Then it’s just problems:’ Foy Vance
The singer-songwriter on grief, love, and Ed Sheeran Foy Vance has a new record out, as has his…
readers give their views on eulogies – The Irish Times
Nine out of 10 people believe families should have the right to deliver a eulogy at the funeral…
Ireland among most religious countries in Europe, new study finds
Ireland remains one of the most religious countries in Europe, with 51% of adults praying at least once…
Order which owns Cork’s St Augustine’s Church describes its closure as ‘akin to a death’
The decision to close one of Cork city centre’s best-known Catholic churches has been described by the head…
Order which owns Cork’s St Augustine’s Church describes its closure as ‘akin to a death’
The decision to close one of Cork city centre’s best-known Catholic churches has been described by the head…
Limerick priests says banning open-coffin wakes in churches is ‘regrettable and problematic’ – The Journal
Limerick priests says banning open-coffin wakes in churches is ‘regrettable and problematic’ The JournalSarah Mac Donald: Wakes should be…