Taking the church out of Irish primary schools
The Catholic Church is patron of almost 90% of primary schools. Can a new reconfiguration plan deliver more choice for parents?
Sarah McAuley in Irish hockey squad of 16 for Tokyo Olympics
World Cup veterans Nicola Evans and Megan Frazer both miss out on Olympic ticket
Pandemic allows Ireland the opportunity to walk the walk with abandon
National Walking Day is the perfect time for people to join a modern mass movement
O’Flanagan and Ireland step up quest to reach their Olympic goal
Qualifying for Tokyo has been World Cup silver medalists’ priority since missing out on Rio
Vast sums at stake as Catholic Church responds to rising property market
Religious congregations’ properties often located on land ripe for development
Loreto score twice in 50 seconds to beat Ritm Grodno of Belarus 2-1 in Amsterdam
UCD finish fourth in second-tier Euro Trophy as they lose to star-studded Waterloo Ducks in battle for bronze
Women’s hockey: Ireland defeated as India get their revenge
Squad will look to bounce back in meetings with Spain this week
Ireland stars return to action as hockey season gets under way
UCD open title defence at Pegasus with most internationals playing domestically
Monkstown end women’s EuroHockey Club Trophy campaign on a high
Natalie Esteves’ 14th-minute goal secures win over Ukraine’s MSC Sumchanka
Young players get chance of a place in Ireland’s World Cup squad
Sunday’s match against Scotland will be proving ground for several under-21 players
UCD bring Hermes-Monkstown’s winning streak to end
Reigning champions still have four-point lead in EY Hockey League despite 1-1 draw
Defending champions Hermes-Monkstown defeat Cork Harlequins with late strike
Nikki Evans sealed Hermes’ sixth win in as many games with a reverse strike from the top of the circle
Kerry court gives go ahead for local election recount
Returning officer to be appointed by Kerry County council
Civil War ‘over’ as FG backs FF member for council chair
Parties come together for first time in Kerry - which saw some of worst wartime atrocities
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