# Communion

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# abortion views

US Catholic bishops advance effort that could deny Biden holy communion

Biden supports the landmark 1973 US Supreme Court decision affirming a woman’s right to an abortion.

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Jun 19th 2021, 10:11 AM

# Communion

'Significant' plans announced to move sacramental preparation away from schools

The sacraments are Baptism, Confession, First Communion, and Confirmation.

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Dec 3rd 2019, 9:48 PM

# First Holy Communion

Parents spending over €900 on average for their child's Communion

A quarter of children make over €800 on their Communion day.

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Jun 24th 2019, 6:30 AM

Voices

Opinion: Are we ready to let go of the Catholic Church's rituals?

Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage and Burial are now rites of passage but do we understand their theological foundations, writes Shane Dunphy.

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May 19th 2019, 8:30 PM

# Ballymun

'This is what it's all about': The communion wear pop-up shop demonstrating community spirit

The pop-up shop is based out of the Ballymun Child and Family Resource Centre and has been helping take the financial stress out of communion season.

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Mar 24th 2019, 9:00 PM

# Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis

Martin says refusing Fianna Fáil TD communion at mass was a 'very unchristian thing to do'

It was reported last month that Robert Troy was recently refused communion at a mass due to his position on abortion.

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Feb 23rd 2019, 6:51 PM

# HOLY COMMUNION

4,000 Eucharistic ministers who are 'steady on their feet' needed for Pope's Mass

Pope Francis is set to celebrate Mass at the Phoenix Park next month.

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Jul 27th 2018, 6:05 AM

# Dublin

Man whose dangerous driving caused death of woman (70) allowed to attend son's Communion

The postman, who is visually impaired, can attend the event before starting his five-year jail term.

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May 11th 2018, 1:35 PM

# Communion

10 Communion traditions that children of the future will be happy to miss out on

They’ll never have to deal with getting Alive-O songs stuck in their head.

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Oct 8th 2017, 9:30 PM

# wafer or wine

Concern from Catholics, but gluten-free communion host IS available in Ireland

A new statement from the Vatican had some people confused.

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Jul 13th 2017, 6:09 AM

# Church and State

Archbishop says Church stubbornly reluctant to let go of the control of schools

Diarmuid Martin has raised concerns about growing hostilities between the Church and State.

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Jul 10th 2017, 9:03 AM

# some bread

€570 is the average amount an Irish child gets for Communion (but some kids get over a grand)

This story may make you cross.

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Jun 26th 2017, 7:00 AM

# Mountjoy Prison

Chalice given back to Spike Island after 134 years in Dublin

When the island ceased to be a prison in June 1883 the chalice was taken to Mountjoy Prison.

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May 15th 2017, 8:16 PM

# holy cowmmunion

This 10-year-old boy decided to buy a cow with his communion money

Ewan Hanny has wanted to be a farmer all his life.

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May 13th 2017, 3:34 PM

# puttin on my top hat

This lad from Swords expertly trolled his sister by recreating her Communion outfit for Halloween

And he looked GOOD.

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Oct 30th 2016, 8:59 AM

# Injury

Boy who hit his eye in shop and missed First Communion photos awarded €11,000

His mother was given €200 to arrange new photos.

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Jun 2nd 2016, 6:04 AM

# (god) bless you

This 'non-First Holy Communion' card from an Irish granny is just wonderful

“We hope you both had a great day celebrating not getting your Communion.”

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May 31st 2016, 11:34 AM

# money wallet

This Communion card from Marks & Spencer is a little TOO real

Bit on the nose there, lads.

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May 22nd 2016, 2:00 PM

# rubai

This Irish film about an 8-year-old atheist girl is winning lots of awards

The short film is going to be shown on TG4 tonight.

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Dec 29th 2015, 2:11 PM

# synod

Catholic bishops have a new view on allowing divorced people receive communion

Their view on gay marriage, however, remains unchanged.

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Oct 25th 2015, 11:15 AM

# back in my day

Here is how much kids made from their Communions this year

The figure has actually dropped since 2014.

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Jun 15th 2015, 1:26 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should parents be allowed take photos during Communion ceremonies?

Priests have been advising parents against the practice, due to concerns about child protection.

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May 2nd 2015, 9:41 AM

# let us pray

8 awkward moments you'll always have at mass

So much potential.

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Apr 5th 2015, 1:00 PM

# dresses and suits

This soup kitchen wants to make Communion easier for struggling families

Cork Penny Dinners is giving away all the gear for free.

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Feb 24th 2015, 6:01 PM

# Holy Show

Young GAA stars can't part with their hurleys on Communion day

Mind those dresses though.

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May 19th 2014, 2:21 PM

Voices

Opinion: First Holy Communion etiquette for sensible spenders

Let me warn you now about those who may try to get you spending against your will – and help you to defend yourself.

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May 17th 2014, 12:00 PM

# first holy pepperoni

Apache Pizza in Cork are doing Communion buffets

The little pups these days don’t know they’re born.

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May 13th 2014, 2:15 PM

# Catholic Church

FG TD who was told not to help with communion insists he's 'very much pro-life'

Derek Keating has been told not to fulfil his duties as a minister of the Eucharist at St Mary’s Parish in Lucan in the wake of his support for the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill last July.

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Oct 14th 2013, 11:29 AM

# Save the Date

Parents vote to keep Communion date despite clash with One Direction gig

The communion at Gaelscoil an Ráithín is on the same day as the boy band’s concert in Dublin which some of the children have tickets to.

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Oct 10th 2013, 1:54 PM

# Abortion

TDs who feel discouraged from seeking Communion 'should speak to their priest'

A spokesperson for the Catholic Church was responding to a report at the weekend that TDs were being warned off seeking Communion by their priests.

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Sep 9th 2013, 11:38 AM

# holy god

Is €713 too much to spend on a Communion? Most parents don't think so

The survey found that parents are spending less on the party, but more on their own outfits.

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Jun 11th 2013, 11:22 AM

# rite of passage

14 things you'll see at an Irish first communion

From cocktail sausages to a good rosette.

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Jun 2nd 2013, 8:15 PM

# Not the News

Here is the week's news... skewed

Breaking via The Mire wire: How Ireland has some of the fittest fat kids in the world and why the axing of Communion grants is ‘worse than the famine’.

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Apr 13th 2013, 10:00 AM

# Money

Government criticised for scrapping Communion and Confirmation grants

The Department of Social Protection confirmed it was scrapping grants which covered the costs of religious sacraments.

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Apr 11th 2013, 7:30 PM

# HOLY COMMUNION

Average welfare payments for religious ceremonies halved in 2012

Joan Burton reveals that the average welfare payment for religious ceremony clothing went from €245 to €120.

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Mar 6th 2013, 4:22 PM

# science week 2012

Rubberbandits ask: "Are communion wafers haunted by the ghost of Christ?"

They’re trying to find the truth as part of Science Week 2012.

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Oct 25th 2012, 11:48 AM

# need to know

The Evening Fix...now with added gecko tongue

The things we learned, loved and shared today.

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Oct 1st 2012, 7:43 PM

# In Numbers

Prime numbers: the week in stats

Opinion polls, lucky punts, expenses, unemployment and more – our numerical guide to the last 604,800 seconds in Ireland.

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Feb 4th 2012, 7:38 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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Feb 2nd 2012, 4:45 PM

# Cuts

Gilmore: Communion allowance cut to stop 'lavish' spending

The government spent €3.4 million on communion and confirmation allowances to people who needed help last year – but has announced plans limiting the payment to €110.

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Feb 2nd 2012, 11:56 AM