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Wednesday 4 October 2023 Dublin: 13°C

# Lent

This year
2023
Poll: Did you give anything up for Lent this year?
It’s nearly Easter Sunday.
Poll: Have you given up on Lent?
This is a safe space.
Poll: Are you giving anything up for Lent?
The Christian season lasts for forty days.
Last year
2022
Poll: Are you still doing Lent?
Easter is within our sights.
All time
Quiz: Can you name these retro treats?
Test your knowledge.
Poll: Are you still doing Lent?
It’s less than a week until Easter Sunday.
Quiz: Can you name these ice creams and ice pops?
Test your knowledge.
Quiz: Can you name these chocolates?
Time to put that sweet tooth to use.
Quiz: Can you name these biscuits?
Put your biscuit knowledge to the test.
Quiz: Can you name these fizzy drinks?
Care for a Coke?
Quiz: Can you name these crisps and corn snacks?
Test your temptation.
Quiz: Can you name these sweet treats?
Put your Lenten vow to the test.
'Take cold ashes from the fire grate': Varying approaches to Ash Wednesday in dioceses and parishes around Ireland
Some dioceses are handing out little packets of ashes that can be used at home.
Poll: Are you giving something up for Lent?
You may tempted this year to forgo the annual tradition, it’s been tough enough.
Poll: Did you give up anything for Lent?
And, if so, did you stick to it?
Trócaire cancels all public outreach activities during its Lenten Appeal
The charity is still accepting donations online or by phone.
Opinion: Why 'give up' for Lent? Better to set some solid goals
Lent may be the season of giving up, but a more positive approach would help you succeed, writes Barbara Edwards.
Poll: Are you giving up anything for Lent?
Pope Francis has suggested phones, what about you?
Pope Francis says put down your phones and turn off the TV this Lent
“It is the time to give up useless words, chatter, rumours, gossip, and talk and to speak directly to the Lord,” the pontiff said.
Poll: Are you still doing Lent?
Were they just so chocolatey?
If you're struggling with the whole idea of giving up things for Lent, #40Days40Items is a good solution
Stop giving up and start giving away.
Poll: Are you giving up anything for Lent?
Cigarettes? Alcohol? Rollerblading?
Poll: Did you manage to make it through Lent?
It’s ok. We won’t rat on you.
In 1987, a little girl hilariously complained that RTÉ were sabotaging her commitment to Lent by advertising sweets
We can relate.
Poll: Will you give something up for Lent?
Planning to give up cigarettes or alcohol? Or rollerblading?
Young girl who featured on 2004 Trócaire box visits Ireland to say thank you
Josiane is now working for the charity in Rwanda.
Forget your Lenten promise - a giant Nutella tap has just been set up in a Dublin supermarket
Direct it to our gobs please.
Poll: Are you giving anything up for Lent?
But first we’ll have Pancake Tuesday.
'Drive-thru' ashes coming to Galway for the start of Lent
People will be able to drive in one church gate, get their ashes, and exit out another gate at Glenamady Church.
16 memories anyone who grew up Catholic will recognise
Ah memories.
This Irish mammy takes Ash Wednesday SUPER seriously
Maaaaam.
12 tweets about the Trócaire Box only Irish people will understand
Stealing money from the Trocaire Box for curry chips *hangs head in shame*
Poll: Are you giving anything up for Lent?
Lent is on the way. But fortunately, so is Pancake Tuesday.
Poll: Are you giving up anything for Lent?
Tis the season…
8 awkward moments you'll always have at mass
So much potential.
Poll: Did you manage to give anything up for Lent this year?
Did you try?
You're nearly there! 5 thoughts that go through everyone's head during lent
The finish line is in sight.
Open thread: Is it okay to break Lent on St Patrick's Day?
Are you currently sitting in a sea of sweet wrappers?
It's official: most Irish people think it's grand to break Lent on Paddy's Day
Go wild, Ireland.
One killer tip to get you eating healthier throughout the working week
Try this, and you could be deleting those takeaway numbers by the Thursday.