Some Catholic teaching is ‘rancid’ and needs updating, says Mary McAleese
A bunch of celibate male bishops will not make required changes, says former president
Mary McAleese
Full integration of Gaelic associations by 2027 ‘an unrealistic target’, says GAA Management Committee
Minutes of December meeting show committee feel ‘phased implementation would represent a more measured approach’
GAA ramps up efforts to tackle ‘unsustainable’ team costs with new licence motion
Several counties have reported team expenditure in excess of €2m in 2025
No women deacons in the Catholic Church, Vatican Commission decides
Argument against female deacons includes wish to preserve ‘masculinity of Christ’ and of those who receive holy orders
What’s the Monarchy for? on BBC One: You can’t help but think, better them than us
Television: David Dimbleby’s rambling survey of the British crown is a free shot of smugness, served just before bedtime
The Irish Unity Dividend by Ben Collins: Little to entice unionists to join the conversation
This occasionally polemical book contains useful information for those interested in the topic or in favour of a united Ireland
Mary McAleese recalls own experience of homelessness as she calls for action so ‘every child has a home’
Former president calls on society and politicians to mobilise, and recalls her family being made homeless
Plan for a united Ireland to avoid Brexit-style mess, says author from unionist background
Ben Collins favours Irish unity and encourages others of similar heritage to engage with subject
President-elect drops back in on former Dáil colleagues as she finalises Áras prep
Difficult decisions over inauguration guest list, with 13 siblings, politicians and volunteers looking for a place
Sr Stan remembered as powerhouse of good who offered ‘hope for the hopeless’
Funeral Mass faithful hear devotion inspired nun’s advocacy, that ‘work had become her prayer’
Michael D Higgins: Poetry, Galway and grandchildren - the future life of a former president
Outoing president will be entitled to pension of half his €350,000 salary
Olivia O’Leary: I got a sharp lesson in how protective Irish people are of our presidents
We love all our presidents, even the ones we didn’t vote for - but none has been such a genius at branding as Michael D Higgins
Heather Humphreys comes from a tradition with a remarkable history
Rite & Reason: It is frequently forgotten that a founder of the United Irishmen, and a father of republicanism on this island, was Presbyterian Henry Joy McCracken
All the presidents of Ireland so far, ranked from nine to one
Each office holder has brought a particular emphasis and Michael D Higgins has followed suit
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