Son Peter Kearns says there is ‘no sadness, only celebration’
Region faces ‘catastrophic’ economic and population decline if trend is not reversed
Spending in contentious sector surges by 41% – from €129.4m in 2019 to €183m last year
Church of Ireland makes choirs available online, as ‘live’ singing not allowed
Ballaghaderreen is among the towns seeing a return of young people and fresh ideas
Five men ordained to Catholic priesthood in Ireland this year to date
Paul Dempsey (49) becomes new Bishop of Achonry at ceremony in Ballaghaderreen
One couple hopes to have their wedding over two days with different guests each day
Cancellation of some other church gatherings now extends to end of June
Peter Pringle won appeal in 1995 against conviction for 1980 murders of two gardaí
Group formed as ‘alternative voice’ to those holding round-the-clock protest in town
Rite&Reason: As I chased my grandmother’s spirit, I made other discoveries about my family
Special centenary Dáil sitting and War of Independence exhibition among events to watch out for
‘You could say I married a place’ – Mary Gallagher
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