People across the country are invited to celebrate Ireland’s musical culture by supporting a local ‘Trad for Trócaire’ session in their neighbourhood.
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Only 80 religious still teaching full-time in schools, survey finds
CORI ‘confident’ that the ethos of schools associated with religious congregations will continue
Abortion guidelines ‘reinforce obscenity of law’ – PLC
The Pro Life Campaign has said the Government’s guidelines on abortion issued last week “reinforce the obscenity of the new law”. The organisation also claims that as a direct result of last year’s abortion law, “a defenceless baby at this very moment is clinging to life in an Irish hospital”. PLC deputy chairperson Cora Sherlock…
Persecution of Christians ‘intolerable’ – Flanagan
The minister also pointed out that his department had received a publication listing 60 countries where Christians were persecuted
Road safety plea to NI parishes
PSNI has enlisted the help of the Churches in Northern Ireland to deliver a road safety message
Walking in solidarity with the persecuted
NET Ministries Ireland’s commissioning Mass
Mount St Joseph Abbey hosting monastic retreat
The monks of Mount St Joseph Abbey, Roscrea are set to host a weekend retreat exploring monastic spirituality. The weekend of prayer, presentations and group reflection will involve the participation of monks from this Abbey led by the Abbot, Dom Richard Purcell, OCSO. There will also be a presentation by Martina Lehane Sheehan, author of…
Rugby star all smiles for children’s charity
Leinster and international rugby player, Ian Madigan launched ‘World Smile Day’ for Operation Smile Ireland with help from Melanie Norris (3) and Joseph Norris (5). World Smile Day takes place on October 3 and aims to raise awareness and funds for Operation Smile, a charity that provides free surgery for children in the developing world…

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