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Pope 'distressed' over Hagia Sophia mosque conversion

Pope Francis has said he is "very distressed" over Turkey's decision to convert the Byzantine-era monument Hagia Sophia back into a mosque.
World • 12 Jul 20

Community 'terrified' after Galway mosque vandalised

An investigation is under way after a substantial amount of damage was caused to a mosque in Galway city.
Connacht • 29 Jul 19

Palestinians clash with police at Jerusalem mosque

Palestinians clashed with Israeli police at Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound today just hours before the start of the Jewish New Year, police and witnesses said.
News • 13 Sep 15

Numerous arrests follow Kuwait mosque bombing

Kuwait's interior ministry has detained amongst others the owner of a vehicle which a suicide bomber used to get to a Shia Muslim mosque where he blew himself up, killing 27 and wounding 200 people.
News • 27 Jun 15

First purpose-built mosque opens in Galway

The leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has opened the first purpose-built mosque in Galway today.
News • 26 Sep 14

Plan for largest mosque in country given go-ahead

Plans for Ireland's biggest mosque have been given the go-ahead by Dublin City Council for a site in the north of the city.
News • 08 Mar 13

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