Ailbhe Conneely

Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent

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Social Justice Ireland co-founder Sr Brigid Reynolds dies

Co-founder and former joint CEO of Social Justice Ireland (SJI) Sr Brigid Reynolds has died aged 82.

Ireland • 05 Jan

Newly-elected Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd overlooking St Peter's Square on 8 May 2025

Jubilee year sees death of pope, election of successor

2025 in Review • 28 Dec 25

A kitchen setting with Christmas decorations

'I was broken' - how refuge centre changed woman's life

Last year, Saoirse Domestic Violence Services was unable to provide refuge to 72% of victims. 59 calls for refuge were unmet in December alone, due to a lack of availability.

Ireland • 19 Dec 25

PCI Moderator Rt Rev Dr Richard Murray 2 addressing the Special General Assembly

PCI moderator apologises over safeguarding failings

The moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) has apologised to those who have been hurt or harmed as a result of the church's central safeguarding failings.

Ireland • 18 Dec 25

Assembly Buildings Belfast, HQ of Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian Church agrees new safeguarding department

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has agreed the establishment of a new Safeguarding Department.

Ulster • 18 Dec 25

Being tech-savvy has no age limit - club marks tenth year

A technology club for older people based at the Digital Hub in Dublin has concluded its tenth year of classes, which included courses on Artificial Intelligence, WhatsApp and scamming.

Dublin • 17 Dec 25

A signboard for St Mary's Private Catholic Secondary School

Call for Irish help to rescue abducted Nigerian children

Irish authorities have been called upon to engage diplomatic efforts regarding the release of school children abducted from a Catholic School in Nigeria.

Ireland • 16 Dec 25

Insights into intergenerational living explored in report

The Housing Agency has launched a report offering insights into the benefits of intergenerational living through a scheme of 61 homes in Dublin.

Dublin • 16 Dec 25

HRB records decrease in drug poisoning deaths in 2022

There was an 8% decrease in the number of drug poisoning deaths in 2022 compared to the previous year according to latest figures from the Health Research Board.

Health • 16 Dec 25

Trans community express concern over waiting list closure

A number of groups representing the trans community have expressed concern over news that the National Gender Service (NGS) is to close its waiting list to new patients in March next year.

Ireland • 12 Dec 25