Michael KellyThe tone of discussions about the Catholic Church in Ireland increasingly reminds me of growing up in the North surrounded by sectarianism, writes Michael Kelly
Month: December 2016
Eyes firmly on the ball
Courtney McGrailBishop Kevin Doran testing equipment at the opening and blessing of a new school extension and all-weather astro-turf facility at St Cuan’s College, Castleblakeney, Co. Galway on Friday, December 9. Photo: Gerry Stronge
Study finds direct link between mother’s attention and child’s early development
Staff Reporter A leading psychiatrist has welcomed a new study which establishes an appreciable link between the time spent by a mother with her children and the children’s cognitive and social development. Reacting to news that researchers from the University of Essex and University College London have found that the greater a mother’s attention and…
New Brexit report on Ireland asks crucial questions – Derry bishop
Greg DalyA House of Lords report that has recommended that questions of freedom of movement across the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic has been welcomed by Derry’s Bishop Donal McKeown. “It’s certainly very encouraging for us here to discover that there are people in significant positions who are concerned about the effect that Brexit…
Almost 40% intend to see Pope in Ireland
Nearly 40% of people in the Republic plan to see Pope Francis when he visits Ireland in 2018, a new poll has found. Conducted by Ipsos/MRBI on behalf of The Irish Times newspaper, the poll is the first since the announcement that the Pontiff will travel to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families. Overall,…
Knock the only antidote to a week of stereotypes
Brendan O’ReganStereotyping is normally regarded as a bad thing, and that’s fair enough, but sometimes it seems that it’s acceptable to stereotype certain people, including Catholic priests. These thoughts were prompted by a few episodes of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, currently showing on TV3, Wednesday nights. Last week’s episode wound up a story about…
Focusing on the person before you
Gena Heraty talks to Greg Daly about making a difference in Haiti
A blooming start to the new year!
Paul GarganAfter the hustle and bustle of Christmas, it can be very therapeutic and uplifting to get out into the garden in January. The garden itself is a skeleton of its usual, colourful, vibrant self. This makes it easy to see and reach the bits that need attention. Give wisteria its winter pruning now. It's pruned…
For Christmas (white or otherwise!)
Erin FoxWe’re incredibly lucky if we ever get a White Christmas in Ireland. When it snows, we’re given a whole range of festive outdoor activities to enjoy such as skiing or sleighing. But even if there’s no snow this year, you will enjoy making this little sleigh to hang on your Christmas tree or to prop…
Surviving family Christmas
John Reid explores the challenges of Christmas as experienced by more and more people