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Religion in schools: 'My son was upset - a friend told him he wasn't going to heaven'

Noteworthy gathers the experiences of parents and educators in Ireland’s majority Catholic primary education system.

In part two of a deep dive into the stalemate in providing choice in primary education, Peter McGuire hears from parents and teachers.

Families speak of being forced into Catholic schools because of hours-long daily commutes to 'nearest' multi-denominational.

While 'opting out' of religious instruction is facilitated by many schools, many parents say their children feel isolated and upset.

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Jun 14th 2021, 9:30 PM

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State on a go-slow in moving primary education from majority Catholic grip

Noteworthy spotlights a lack of coherence, communication and progress in the State promise to provide 400 multi-denominational primary schools by 2030.

In this first of a two-part deep dive into the promised creation of better educational choice, Peter McGuire finds a process in paralysis.

Just 13 multi-denominational schools have been established under divestment Catholic schools in the past 8 years.

Completed reports and surveys on school patronage lie unpublished while the Department continues to meet with the Irish Episcopal Conference every month.

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Jun 14th 2021, 12:23 PM

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Ex-captain calls for change at county board level to progress Offaly hurling

Dr Brendan Murphy hurled with Offaly for 13 years and is now team doctor with Tipperary.

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Sep 8th 2017, 6:15 AM

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Column: Keeping my faith can be challenging at times, but it's my safe haven

The choosing of a new pope has brought a positive feeling about the Roman Catholic Church and a sense of new beginnings, says Patricia McNally, who explains why her faith is so important to her.

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