The bishop of Elphin has criticised those who identify as “Faith-filled” while spreading fear and mistrust of migrants and refugees, particularly those who are Muslims. Bishop Kevin Doran told this paper he has witnessed prejudice in Irish society and that there’s an “implication” that because people are Muslim they are more likely to be terrorists.…
Chai Brady discusses the roadblocks to a good shut-eye Sleep is one of the most important things to watch in order to maintain a healthy body and mind it’s often said, but despite this age-old wisdom today’s hectic world seems to work against a good night’s rest. Existing in a time when visual entertainment…
Hundreds of Irish GPs have submitted a third petition to their representative body calling for a vote on abortion and freedom of conscience. Approximately 600 GPs hand-signed the petition calling for the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) to hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM). Dr Orla Halpenny from Doctors for Life said that “members…
Children’s Corner Despite billions of dollars and euro being spent on space travel, building your own rocket doesn’t have to cost a cent. With some household material and a bit of DIY you can spend some quality time with your own team of family scientists building one. All you will need is: – A…
Personal Profile Chai Brady speaks to Eimear Felle from Mary’s Meals Never underestimate the power of World Youth Day (WYD) as it can be a “life-changing” and eye-opening experience, according to one Faith-filled Irish woman. Now the Communications Co-ordinator for charity Mary’s Meals, Eimear Felle (34) to this day thanks the event for giving…
A man has been charged after an historic Dublin church crypt was “desecrated” and the head of an 800-year-old mummy known as ‘the Crusader’ was severed and stolen. The man (36) was arrested yesterday morning (March 14) and was brought before the evening sitting of Dublin District Court. Brian Bridgeman, with an address in Dublin…
An Irish bishop has condemned the terrorist attack on two crowded mosques which left 49 people dead in New Zealand today (March 15). Bishop Kevin Doran of Elphin diocese said serious questions must be answered including in our own society by those who “unjustly blame the entire Muslim community for the extremism of some”. The…
An Irish nun who won a prestigious humanitarian award said she hopes it will encourage other missionaries to continue their dangerous work, as well as spread a broader appreciation of the work of religious in Ireland. Wicklow-born Loreto Sr Orla Treacy, received the ‘International Women of Courage Award’ for her outreach work and educational mission…
Hospital chaplains have dismissed criticism after the HSE sent a letter to the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore saying they will no longer give out a list of inpatients to priests who wish to visit parishioners. Last week Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan was informed by the management of South Tipperary General Hospital that priests wouldn’t be…