Ailbhe Conneely

Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent

Rev Trevor Gribben is the first Clerk of the General Assembly to become Moderator since 1997

Rev Trevor Gribben becomes Presbyterian Church Moderator

The new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) has completed his first general assembly, during which he was formally installed to the highest office in the church.

Ireland • 12 Jun 25

Dublin, Ireland - May 21, 2016. Saint Patrick's Cathedral in downtown Dublin the capital of Ireland.

Plans to safeguard future of St Patrick's Cathedral

Plans have been announced to safeguard the future of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland.

Dublin • 12 Jun 25

Concern over children in State care who have gone missing

An inspection of Tusla's Separated Children Seeking International Protection service has discovered that, in January and February of this year, approximately 30 children were missing and unaccounted for.

Ireland • 12 Jun 25

Updated pledge aims to encourage healthier life choices

An online module is to be made available to pupils in Catholic schools who wish to avail of an updated Confirmation Pledge next year.

Ireland • 12 Jun 25

The study found that child-related benefits significantly reduced child income poverty and deprivation (Stock image)

Child benefits lift 150,000 children out of poverty- ESRI

Child-related benefits have lifted over 150,000 children out of poverty, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Ireland • 11 Jun 25

Rise in abuse claims made against Catholic Church members

There has been a significant increase in the number of new allegations notified to the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland.

Ireland • 10 Jun 25

The Child Poverty Monitor said the number of children in consistent poverty rose to 8.5% in 2024 (Stock image)

Surge in children living in consistent poverty - watchdog

The number of children living in consistent poverty rose by 45,107 in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the Children's Rights Alliance.

Ireland • 10 Jun 25

Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri spoke to those protesting outside Croke Park

Protests as Muslim community marks Eid al-Adha in Dublin

Over 700 members of the Muslim community have gathered at Croke Park in Dublin to celebrate Eid al-Adha.

Ireland • 06 Jun 25

New support for LGBTQ+ in mental health services launched

A guidance document and a training resource to support mental health services staff working with LGBTQIA+ service users will be published this morning.

Ireland • 06 Jun 25

Contact with non-resident fathers becomes less frequent as children made the transition to school (Stock image)

14% of young children not living with fathers - ESRI

14% of children in Ireland between nine months and five years do not live with their fathers full-time, according to research published by the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Health • 04 Jun 25