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Archbishop of Dublin: Easing Mass restrictions 'has better Constitutional claim than powerful commercial interests'

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Archbishop of Dublin: Easing Mass restrictions 'has better Constitutional claim than powerful commercial interests'

Mar 17th 2021, 12:02 PM 30,852 Views 82 Comments

Archbishop Dermot Farrell made the case in a St. Patrick’s Day message.

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Archbishop of Dublin horrified at ‘new language of racism’ in Ireland

# Diarmuid Martin

Archbishop of Dublin horrified at ‘new language of racism’ in Ireland

Dec 1st 2019, 8:10 AM 17,970 Views 100 Comments

Dr Diarmuid Martin made his remarks during a sermon to mark the beginning of Advent.

Gardaí investigating comments by priest which compared gay people to 'zombies'

# Kilkenny

Gardaí investigating comments by priest which compared gay people to 'zombies'

Jun 18th 2019, 10:55 PM 29,391 Views 123 Comments

An investigation was launched following a complaint from a member of the public.

Pope Francis compares having an abortion to hiring 'a contract killer'

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Pope Francis compares having an abortion to hiring 'a contract killer'

Oct 10th 2018, 7:58 PM 18,796 Views 131 Comments

Francis this year opposed a bill that would have legalised abortion in his home country of Argentina.

Priest condemns 'reign of violence and total disrespect for human life' at funeral of murdered Derek Hutch

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Priest condemns 'reign of violence and total disrespect for human life' at funeral of murdered Derek Hutch

Jan 31st 2018, 1:49 PM 20,905 Views 17 Comments

Hutch was killed at the Bridgeview halting site near Cloverhill Road, Dublin, on Saturday 20 January.

'And then there was nothing' - funeral takes place of Disappeared INLA victim Seamus Ruddy

# Laid To Rest

'And then there was nothing' - funeral takes place of Disappeared INLA victim Seamus Ruddy

Jun 17th 2017, 2:56 PM 11,768 Views 4 Comments

Seamus Ruddy was murdered and his body buried in a forest near Paris 32 years ago.

Cloud turns to light as Captain Mark Duffy makes his final journey

# Blackrock

Cloud turns to light as Captain Mark Duffy makes his final journey

Mar 31st 2017, 6:01 AM 40,531 Views 10 Comments

The funeral of the Coast Guard pilot, who died when his Rescue 116 helicopter crashed off the Mayo coast a fortnight ago, took place in Blackrock, Louth, yesterday.

Eamonn Casey 'did much good' but revelations about son were 'profoundly upsetting for Church'

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Eamonn Casey 'did much good' but revelations about son were 'profoundly upsetting for Church'

Mar 16th 2017, 3:00 PM 16,326 Views 37 Comments

President Michael D Higgins was among the mourners at the funeral today.

Archbishop Martin says Connell 'was the one who finally began to realise the extent of the abuse'

# Catholic Church

Archbishop Martin says Connell 'was the one who finally began to realise the extent of the abuse'

Feb 24th 2017, 12:05 PM 12,464 Views 49 Comments

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin referenced the Cardinal’s response to abuse allegations at his funeral today.

'The most loving girl': Tributes paid at funeral of homeless woman in Limerick

# Homeless Crisis

'The most loving girl': Tributes paid at funeral of homeless woman in Limerick

Nov 11th 2016, 3:27 PM 53,969 Views 100 Comments

Louise Casey (31) was found dead at a derelict building during the week.

"A silence fell across this parish" - funeral takes place of pensioners found dead at home

# Mayo

"A silence fell across this parish" - funeral takes place of pensioners found dead at home

Nov 7th 2016, 1:14 PM 26,123 Views 29 Comments

Tom and Kitty Fitzgerald, both aged in their 70s, were found dead at their home in Knockadoon, Co Mayo, last Tuesday afternoon.

Christy O'Connor Jnr's faith helped him through the tragic death of his son

# Requiem Mass

Christy O'Connor Jnr's faith helped him through the tragic death of his son

Jan 12th 2016, 12:30 PM 16,475 Views 10 Comments

That’s according to Fr Michael Kelly’s homily at the requiem mass for the golfer today.

'Ireland as a nation suffered a loss which is beyond words. There are no words'

# RIP

'Ireland as a nation suffered a loss which is beyond words. There are no words'

Oct 20th 2015, 5:01 PM 38,454 Views 0 Comments

The first of the Carrickmines funerals took place in Bray today.

A Mayo priest calls out Yes voters in the middle of Mass

# Ballina

A Mayo priest calls out Yes voters in the middle of Mass

Jun 3rd 2015, 10:15 AM 92,517 Views 184 Comments

Ballina priest Fr Tom Doherty dedicated his weekend homilies after the recent marriage referendum to reflect on the “immorality” of the Yes vote.

'Brendan is finally getting the dignity of a funeral'

# The Disappeared

'Brendan is finally getting the dignity of a funeral'

Nov 14th 2014, 12:39 PM 12,127 Views 62 Comments

Brendan Megraw is being laid to rest in Belfast today.

Priest pays tribute to 'lovable, full of fun' O'Driscoll brothers at funeral mass

# Charleville

Priest pays tribute to 'lovable, full of fun' O'Driscoll brothers at funeral mass

Sep 8th 2014, 11:00 PM 20,338 Views 15 Comments

Father Tom Naughton stressed the need to help young males “to communicate the darkness that seems to be increasingly troubling young minds and hearts”.

Nicky McFadden fought her condition ‘with every fibre of her being’

# RIP

Nicky McFadden fought her condition ‘with every fibre of her being’

Mar 27th 2014, 11:04 PM 28,326 Views 20 Comments

The mother of two was laid to rest following a funeral mass this morning.

Martin speaks of Church's "all too slow response" to child abuse cases

# Archbishop

Martin speaks of Church's "all too slow response" to child abuse cases

Nov 24th 2013, 3:22 PM 5,675 Views 30 Comments

The Archbishop of Dublin has been marking the 10th anniversary of the diocesan body set up in response to the scandal, and said that more needs to be done to reach out to survivors.