# Lent

This year

2023

# Your Say

Poll: Did you give anything up for Lent this year?

It’s nearly Easter Sunday.

27.7k

Apr 8th 2023, 10:02 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you given up on Lent?

This is a safe space.

15.2k

Mar 30th 2023, 10:42 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you giving anything up for Lent?

The Christian season lasts for forty days.

18.0k

Feb 23rd 2023, 9:48 AM

Last year

2022

# Chocolate

Poll: Are you still doing Lent?

Easter is within our sights.

19.7k

Apr 13th 2022, 11:54 AM

All time

# Lent

Quiz: Can you name these retro treats?

Test your knowledge.

60.3k

Apr 3rd 2021, 10:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you still doing Lent?

It’s less than a week until Easter Sunday.

34.4k

Mar 29th 2021, 9:08 AM

# Lent

Quiz: Can you name these ice creams and ice pops?

Test your knowledge.

71.0k

Mar 27th 2021, 10:00 PM

# Quiz

Quiz: Can you name these chocolates?

Time to put that sweet tooth to use.

94.0k

Mar 20th 2021, 10:00 PM

# biccies

Quiz: Can you name these biscuits?

Put your biscuit knowledge to the test.

94.2k

Mar 13th 2021, 10:00 PM

# Quiz

Quiz: Can you name these fizzy drinks?

Care for a Coke?

68.3k

Mar 6th 2021, 10:00 PM

# Lent

Quiz: Can you name these crisps and corn snacks?

Test your temptation.

65.9k

Feb 27th 2021, 10:00 PM

# give me a sweet

Quiz: Can you name these sweet treats?

Put your Lenten vow to the test.

106k

Feb 20th 2021, 10:00 PM

# lent advice

'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.

26.3k

Feb 17th 2021, 8:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you giving something up for Lent?

You may tempted this year to forgo the annual tradition, it’s been tough enough.

36.0k

Feb 17th 2021, 8:09 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Did you give up anything for Lent?

And, if so, did you stick to it?

37.5k

Apr 10th 2020, 9:40 AM

# Coronavirus

Trócaire cancels all public outreach activities during its Lenten Appeal

The charity is still accepting donations online or by phone.

6.6k

Mar 13th 2020, 2:13 PM

Voices

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.

13.2k

Feb 29th 2020, 6:15 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you giving up anything for Lent?

Pope Francis has suggested phones, what about you?

24.4k

Feb 27th 2020, 10:53 AM

# Ash Wednesday

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.

35.0k

Feb 26th 2020, 9:46 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you still doing Lent?

Were they just so chocolatey?

19.7k

Mar 23rd 2019, 9:30 AM

# 40 days 40 items

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.

3.4k

Mar 7th 2019, 6:33 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you giving up anything for Lent?

Cigarettes? Alcohol? Rollerblading?

36.3k

122

Mar 6th 2019, 8:15 AM

# Poll

Poll: Did you manage to make it through Lent?

It’s ok. We won’t rat on you.

3.0k

Mar 29th 2018, 8:00 AM

# RTE Archives

In 1987, a little girl hilariously complained that RTÉ were sabotaging her commitment to Lent by advertising sweets

We can relate.

30.1k

Mar 28th 2018, 8:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you give something up for Lent?

Planning to give up cigarettes or alcohol? Or rollerblading?

24.7k

147

Feb 14th 2018, 9:43 AM

# Where the money goes

Young girl who featured on 2004 Trócaire box visits Ireland to say thank you

Josiane is now working for the charity in Rwanda.

22.7k

Mar 15th 2017, 6:05 AM

# melty goodness

Forget your Lenten promise - a giant Nutella tap has just been set up in a Dublin supermarket

Direct it to our gobs please.

7.4k

Mar 4th 2017, 9:03 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you giving anything up for Lent?

But first we’ll have Pancake Tuesday.

26.1k

Feb 27th 2017, 9:01 PM

# Sign of the times

'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.

15.3k

Feb 24th 2017, 6:15 AM

# Lent

16 memories anyone who grew up Catholic will recognise

Ah memories.

61.5k

Feb 10th 2016, 9:30 PM

# irish mammies

This Irish mammy takes Ash Wednesday SUPER seriously

Maaaaam.

6.1k

Feb 10th 2016, 4:30 PM

# trocaire box

12 tweets about the Trócaire Box only Irish people will understand

Stealing money from the Trocaire Box for curry chips *hangs head in shame*

12.5k

Feb 9th 2016, 10:26 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you giving anything up for Lent?

Lent is on the way. But fortunately, so is Pancake Tuesday.

17.4k

Feb 6th 2016, 9:55 AM

# sponsored by nicorette

Poll: Are you giving up anything for Lent?

Tis the season…

26.1k

Feb 5th 2016, 2:48 PM

# let us pray

8 awkward moments you'll always have at mass

So much potential.

12.8k

Apr 5th 2015, 1:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Did you manage to give anything up for Lent this year?

Did you try?

13.2k

Apr 4th 2015, 9:24 AM

# On track

You're nearly there! 5 thoughts that go through everyone's head during lent

The finish line is in sight.

9.1k

Mar 24th 2015, 12:48 PM

# Loophole

Open thread: Is it okay to break Lent on St Patrick's Day?

Are you currently sitting in a sea of sweet wrappers?

20.8k

Mar 17th 2015, 4:30 PM

# rulebreaker

It's official: most Irish people think it's grand to break Lent on Paddy's Day

Go wild, Ireland.

7.8k

Mar 17th 2015, 9:08 AM

# faster better cheaper

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.

35.1k

Feb 23rd 2015, 7:15 AM