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Sligo councillor apologetic in the wake of an ‘error of judgement’ on Conor McGregor candidacy
Sligo Fianna Fáil councillor Donal Gilroy has apologised for remarks he made about UFC fighter Conor McGregor running as President and whether he’d support such a bid. Following a public backlash, ...
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Conor McGregor's Presidential ambitions met with overwhelming opposition in Ireland
Mixed martial arts (MMA) star Conor McGregor's recent declaration of intent to run for the presidency of Ireland has been met ...
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‘Sometimes Granny says you have to have mass’ – new Bishop of Achonry on the changing face of parishes around Ireland
Parishes are “not just service providers” and “as well as baptising babies”, they must prepare people to be “life-long disciples”, the new Bishop of Achonry has said. Bishop Kevin Doran was speaking ...
Two West of Ireland Catholic dioceses united under one bishop as Church continues to downsize
Bishop Doran’s installation concludes the Church’s plans to reduce its six West of Ireland dioceses to three. In April of ...
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Catholics Celebrate Flannery O’Connor’s 100th With Joyful Birthday Bash
The writer has the uncanny ability to bring people of all stripes together in one place — saints and sinners alike.