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Emma Murphy and Elizabeth Cash with some of their children: ‘We eat our dinner sitting on the bed.’ Photograph: Cyril Byrne Council housing is cold comfort for Traveller families in Bray
  • Kitty Holland
  • November 21, 2016, 02:33

‘Rats come in from the river and you can hear them under the presses at night’

The Poolbeg peninsula in Dublin. Last May, the Government gave approval to the council to create a new fast-track planning scheme on 84 acres of land at Poolbeg. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Film studio would threaten Poolbeg housing plan, report says
  • Olivia Kelly
  • November 21, 2016, 01:31

Bono among supporters of a Hollywood-style development on the Dublin peninsula

Ranelagh residents oppose council playground plan Ranelagh Gardens Park in Dublin 6: a group of residents say the proposed playground will cause disturbance to elderly people in a nearby senior citizens’ complex
  • Olivia Kelly
  • November 20, 2016, 21:17

Wrong location chosen for €70,000 development in historic Dublin 6 park, says group

What is happening to Ireland’s old phone boxes?
  • Aine McMahon
  • November 20, 2016, 16:16

The last ever callcard produced in the country was in 2003

An Post accused of ‘callous’ plan to close Sligo post office A protest last week in support of Ballygawley post office in Co Sligo.
  • Marese McDonagh
  • November 20, 2016, 15:23

Priest speaks out as company reviews contract after death of Ballygawley postmaster

Domestic violence convention would make men ‘second class citizens’ Andy Hinds: Men will be downgraded to the status of second class citizens. Photograph: Facebook
  • Mark Hilliard
  • November 19, 2016, 16:38

Narrative tells us ‘it’s ok to say any negative thing about men’

Emotional violence, including sexist jokes, ‘must be fought’ Minister for Equality David Stanton speaking at today’s White Ribbon event. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho
  • Mark Hilliard
  • November 19, 2016, 16:38

Equality minister marks International Men’s Day

Heartbreak over girl who went to shop and never came back  Margaret and Thomas Kavanagh from Kilmainham, Dublin,  at the grave of their daughter Janice who was killed by a drink-driver who ran a red light at a pedestrian crossing.  Photograph: Aidan Crawley
  • Peter Murtagh
  • November 19, 2016, 01:00

Irish families grieve on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

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Immigrants leaving direct provision need more support, says group Afra-Eorpach members Busola Shogbamimu, Latifah Olutunde  and Joy Moore at the group’s sewing workshop in Lucan, Co Dublin. Photograph: Cyril Byrne
  • Kitty Holland
  • November 18, 2016, 21:50

Members of interculturalism group say they experience racism on daily basis in Ireland

Church of Ireland apologises to victims of child abuser Patrick O’Brien at Dublin District Court. St Patrick’s Cathedral said it deeply regretted that children were sexually abused by O’Brien, who was treasurer of the independent fundraising body, the Friends of St Patrick’s Cathedral. File photograph: Court Collins.
  • Mark Hilliard
  • November 18, 2016, 21:39

St Patrick’s Cathedral issues statement expressing regret about crimes committed by O’Brien

  • Abuser gained parents’ trust via volunteer work

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Religion & Beliefs

Higgins congratulates Islamic centre on fighting prejudice

Higgins congratulates Islamic centre on fighting prejudice President commends Islamic Cultural Centre in Dublin as it celebrates 20th anniversary

Analysis: Pope Francis consistent over absolution for abortion

Analysis: Pope Francis consistent over absolution for abortion Pontiff: ‘Remaining only at the level of the law is equivalent to thwarting faith and mercy’

Pope allows priests absolve women of ‘grave sin’ of abortion

Pope allows priests absolve women of ‘grave sin’ of abortion There is no sin that God’s mercy cannot reach, says Pope Francis in Apostolic Letter

‘The pope is on the phone,’ she said. ‘Like hell, he is,’ I replied

‘The pope is on the phone,’ she said. ‘Like hell, he is,’ I replied Kevin Farrell, a 69-year-old Dubliner who became bishop of Dallas, will be made a cardinal at the Vatican today

Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland celebrates 20th anniversary

Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland celebrates 20th anniversary Clonskeagh busiest Islamic centre, with 1,200 praying daily

Thinking Anew – The heart of the Christian message

Thinking Anew – The heart of the Christian message

Religious rift over plans to reform school admissions policies

Religious rift over plans to reform school admissions policies Christian group claims recommendations of rights body threatens faith formation in schools

Priests accuse bishops of ‘trying to fob us off’

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‘The pope is on the phone,’ she said. ‘Like hell, he is,’ I replied

‘The pope is on the phone,’ she said. ‘Like hell, he is,’ I replied Kevin Farrell, a 69-year-old Dubliner who became bishop of Dallas, will be made a cardinal at the Vatican today

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Thinking Anew – The heart of the Christian message

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Thinking Anew – Angry righteousness is not the way

Thinking Anew – Angry righteousness is not the way

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