The beginning of the fall of the Catholic Church in Ireland
Bishop Eamonn Casey’s life and career came apart 30 years ago today
The Irish Times view on institutional abuse in Northern Ireland: an abject apology
The 2017 report of Northern Ireland’s Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry found shocking levels of sexual, physical and emotional abuse
Galway couple receive Christine Buckley Volunteer of the Year Award 2020
Arthur and Deborah Carr set up mental health support line and patrols that aim to prevent deaths in city’s waters
The priest who filmed inside a Dublin Magdalene Laundry
Fr Jack Delaney made rare films depicting Irish life before the advent of television
After a 23-year fight for abuse survivors, Carmel McDonnell Byrne retires (sort of)
She and seven siblings put in institutions when mother abandoned their home in 1965
‘Shocking, shocking:’ Justice Sean Ryan on the abuses of children uncovered in his report
Interview: On the 10th anniversary of the report’s publication, Ryan looks back
A decade after the Ryan report: Launch of ‘Survivors’ Stories’
Tributes paid to those who endured and then campaigned in what became a ‘crusade for truth’
Religious congregations yet to fully honour compensation deals
About €250m of €1.5bn has been paid to survivors from agreements in 2002 and 2009
We have a culture of not listening to abuse survivors
Sealing witnesses’s testimony for 75 years is highly detrimental to national history
Exhibit by survivors of child sex abuse to mark 10 years since Ryan Report
Survivors’ experiences of abuse and surrounding culture of silence curated for exhibit
Bertie Ahern: State’s 1999 apology to abused children was ‘absolutely necessary’
‘These people, their lives had been ruined’: Former taoiseach recalls his role in State response
Bertie Ahern: 20 years on from State apology to survivors of abuse
‘The effect of apology I had underestimated. I did not think it would mean as much’
Silent society also responsible for what happened in industrial schools – Higgins
President hosts event to mark 10th anniversary of Ryan Report publication
Clare woman who established service for domestic abuse victims wins national award
Mary Fitzgerald has volunteered for more than 35 years for various causes
Clerical abuse complaints surged ahead of papal visit in summer
Archbishop tells conference focus on abuse prompted survivors to come forward
Pope’s sincere words of grief were moving, but not enough
Analysis: He should instruct that relevant abuse documents be handed to authorities
Thousands turn out for protest over clerical abuse
Stand For Truth rally at Garden of Remembrance began at same time as the papal Mass
Papal visit to Ireland: protest over clerical child sexual abuse
Former resident at Nazareth House calls on pope to do something for the survivors
Motor Neurone Disease is 'a nightmare but I’m adapting', says priest
Walk While You Can: Fr Tony Coote travelling Ireland to raise funds to tackle disease
We need more than a plaque to mark Ireland’s history of cruelty
Institutional history: We need to reflect, not just remember
A little anger can put a spark in your step
When you feel downtrodden, a little righteous anger can be a good thing
Absence of politicians at Connell funeral raises questions
Cardinal’s funeral amounted to ‘small’ affair for a former major figure in Irish life
State accused of ignoring abuse victims as memorial plans stall
Abuse survivor criticises Government on lack of movement on planned memorial in Dublin
Challenging Pope Francis on clerical child abuse
When abuse victim Marie Collins claims the Roman Curia is frustrating efforts to implement decisions which will make the church a safer place for children, we must take notice
Pope decrees women can be part of Holy Thursday feet-washing
Ceremony commemorates Last Supper before which Jesus washed feet of 12 apostles
Aislinn centre marks sixth anniversary of Ryan report
Christine Buckley remembered during day for survivors of institutional abuse
Dignified funeral service for Louis Lentin
Large attendance included abuse survivors whose cause he helped
‘Dear Daughter’ producer Louis Lentin dies
Former RTÉ head of drama (80) passed away last night after sudden illness
Celebration of Buckley’s ‘amazing legacy’
Survivors of institutions should not feel stigmatised, says Aislinn co-founder
Fifth anniversary of Ryan child abuse report today
Congregations still €244 million short of 50:50 redress share
Hundreds attend month’s mind Mass for Christine Buckley
Among them ‘the often hidden recipients of Christine’s kindness’
Those who denied the truth of Christine Buckley’s story, silent since her death
Month’s mind Mass in Dublin’s Pro Cathedral on Friday next
RTE to screen ‘Dear Daughter’ documentary tonight
Highly influential programme recalls childhood of the late Christine Buckley
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