The beginning of the fall of the Catholic Church in Ireland
Bishop Eamonn Casey’s life and career came apart 30 years ago today
Bishop Eamonn Casey’s life and career came apart 30 years ago today
Complaints include claims of sexual and physical abuse and illegal medical treatments
Alternate conclusions around force and abuse possible as accuracy of history is key
Report sets stage for debate in North, with focus on who is to blame for abuses
Decision came after the Co Cork mother and baby home was temporarily closed
From overcrowding to no running water, infant mortality were high in many homes
Exceptional length and general election flagged as reasons that could stall publication
Taoiseach says commission of investigation’s fifth interim report makes ‘gruesome reading’
News review of the year: Border issues, the Garda whistleblower scandal, property prices, the Paradise Papers, Storm Ophelia and the Rescue 116 tragedy were some of the big stories of 2017
There may be inquiries into the sale of Nama’s Project Eagle loans and the 1981 Stardust fire
Taoiseach says next step in mother-and-baby inquiry is for local coroner to get involved
Background: Remit includes investigating procedures in respect of children who died while in these institutions
Commission to focus on 14 homes, with report to be completed by 2018
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices