The post and Facebook page have since been removed and a new post on the parish website includes an apology for any hurt caused and states that all children are cherished and God-given.

Guided by a few adults, children aged 12 to 18 are leading the way providing initiatives for their friends to keep them engaged in faith and the parish.

Tullamore parish team has been linking into the network of catholic parishes all over America via a letter writing campaign.