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Author sets out new theory on origins of St Patrick

Did St Patrick come from Britain or Brittany?

2013.08.03.

Alpha Ireland announces first national conference

Appointment of new national coordinator.

2013.08.03.

Ballinkillen community grieves for Chada brothers

Loss of Eoghan and Ruairí will be felt long into the future says parish priest.

2013.08.03.

Survey finds school costs still too high

Latest Barnardos survey reveals anger that not enough is being done to address costs.

2013.08.02.

Bishop appeals for safety on roads over bank holiday

Prayer for motorists recommended.

2013.08.02.

Ireland to be consecrated to Immaculate Heart of Mary

Cardinal to lead bishops in ceremony requesting Mary’s blessing on the Irish people.

2013.08.02.

Pope Francis prays for Italian bus crash victims

Pontiff "profoundly saddened" by tragic death of 38 pilgrims on way home from Padre Pio shrine.

2013.08.01.

Clogher celebrates first priestly ordination in 11 years

Resurgence in vocations sees six men studying for priesthood in diocese.

2013.08.01.

Claims bishop rebuffed invitation from Orange Order denied

Spokesman for Down & Connor says no “private invitation” was received by Bishop.

2013.08.01.

Pioneers support plan to ban alcohol sponsorship in sports

CEO would like to see other sources of revenue tapped into.

2013.07.31.

SVP concerned by moneylenders’ new tactic

An Post's One4all gift vouchers offered in lieu of cash.

2013.07.31.

President Higgins signs abortion bill into law

Pro Life Campaign pledges to devote its energies to the “repeal of this unjust law.”

2013.07.30.

President must decide by Wednesday on Abortion Bill

Decision on whether or not to refer the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill to the Supreme Court to check its constitutionality pending.

2013.07.30.

Over 300 young people take part in Dublin prayer vigil

Follow up event to WYD2013 and Rio in Dublin planned for September.

2013.07.30.

Irish emigrants struggle to adjust to life abroad priest warns

Archbishop concerned over emigration impact on rural dioceses.

2013.07.30.

Pope pays tribute to grandparents’ role in passing on faith

Catholic Grandparents Association launches new branch in the Philippines.

2013.07.29.

Three million attend WYD Mass at Copacabana Beach

Pope Francis announces Krakow as venue for World Youth Day in 2016.

2013.07.29.

Reclaim Croagh Patrick as place of prayer and pilgrimage Archbishop urges

Important that those who climb Co Mayo mountain recognise the ground as holy and deserving of respect.

2013.07.29.

Dialogue offers alternative to selfish indifference and violent protest – Pope

Pontiff says building a more just society is not some vague utopian ideal but the fruit of a concerted effort.

2013.07.28.

Crosscare scheme aids migrants’ participation in politics

Project aims to generate greater interest in the political system among migrant communities.

2013.07.28.

Archbishop Neary defends Church’s right to participate in public debates

“A mature secularism would welcome and provide space for religious believers in the public sphere" Dr Neary comments.

2013.07.28.

Pilgrim card launched for Reek Sunday climb of Croagh Patrick

Pilgrimage will be led by Archbishop Michael Neary of Tuam accompanied by the Apostolic Nuncio and Bishop Brendan Kelly of Achonry.

2013.07.27.

Irish pilgrims on Westmeath camino remember Santiago victims

Camino Walk in north Westmeath has links with Santiago de Compostella in Spain.

2013.07.27.

Two Irish WYD pilgrims selected for role in prayer vigil with Pope

One million young people to take part in vigil tonight.

2013.07.27.

Legalising drug use will not help addicts Pope warns

Pontiff denounces "dealers of death" who profit from drug-addicted

2013.07.26.

Appeal by new Trócaire director over Syrian refugees

Refugee crisis similar in scale to Rwandan crisis of 1994.

2013.07.26.

Irish Primate offers condolences over Galician tragedy

Letter sent to Archbishop of Santiago de Compostella over 78 deaths in rail disaster.

2013.07.25.

Irish Nobel laureate hopeful of Vatican statement on Syria

Mairead Corrigan Maguire discusses conflict with Vatican officials.

2013.07.25.

Concern over possible Luas damage to ancient holy well

No threat to St Patrick's well Railway Procurement Agency assures.

2013.07.25.

Bill introducing abortion sent to President

Head of state considers whether legislation should be sent to Supreme Court.

2013.07.25.
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