RTÉ apologises after complaints over NYE sketch RTÉ has apologised after a number of people complained over a Waterford Whispers sketch segment in the New Year's Eve countdown programme, which was broadcast ... Ireland • 02 Jan
Martin taken with virtual demand for spiritual comfort The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland says so many people are watching mass services online that webcams in churches across Ireland are crashing ... Coronavirus • 12 Apr 20
Archbishop 'understands' Amazon decision reaction The Archbishop of Armagh has said he understands that there was some "disappointment" that the Pope has not responded to the proposal of married men ... Ireland • 13 Feb 20
Martin calls on politicians to prevent abortion in NI Archbishop Eamon Martin has called for politicians to return to Stormont to prevent the introduction of legislation that will legalise abortion in Northern Ireland. Ireland • 29 Sep 19
Ireland and UK face period of 'dangerous uncertainty' The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland has warned that Ireland and Britain are going through a period of dangerous political, social and economic ... Ireland • 05 Sep 19
Martin appointed as Apostolic Administrator for Dromore In a move unprecedented in modern Irish Catholic Church history, Pope Francis has appointed the Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, as Apostolic Administrator of the ... Ireland • 15 Apr 19
Irish Catholic church leader says Tuam find 'appalling' Catholic Primate of Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin has said the findings at the site of the Tuam mother and baby home "allows us to peer ... News • 09 Mar 17
Archbishop calls for cohesive plan for refugees The Catholic Primate of All Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin has said there is a pressing need for prompt and politically-led strategic action that weds together ... News • 25 Oct 15
Church wants to continue solemnising weddings Leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin has said that as far as he can see, the church would like to continue ... News • 11 Jun 15
Fresh appeal for information on 'Disappeared' The Catholic Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh has made a new appeal for information to help find the remains of six people ... News • 30 Mar 15
Archbishop claims NI pro-life views excluded Archbishop Eamon Martin has said that Stormont has excluded pro-life arguments in its consultation on abortion law changes. News • 11 Jan 15
Cardinal Brady apologises and asks for forgiveness Cardinal Sean Brady, the leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland, has apologised and asked for forgiveness as his retirement was confirmed by the Vatican. News • 08 Sep 14
Eamon Martin calls for more education equality The leader-in-waiting of the Catholic Church in Ireland has said it is unfair that some schools are left to shoulder responsibility for the country's most ... News • 21 Feb 14
15,000 attend annual novena in Knock. An estimated 15,000 pilgrims attended the annual novena to Our Lady of Knock in Co Mayo this afternoon. News • 23 Aug 13
Éamon Martin ordained Coadjutor Archbishop Cardinal Seán Brady's successor-in-waiting as Primate of All Ireland has been ordained in Armagh. News • 21 Apr 13
