Pupils to learn about the non-religious belief system humanism, atheism and agnosticism

Since census 2011, Ireland has become older, more urban, more diverse and less Catholic

Name derived from red robes worn to symbolise Holy Spirit’s tongues of fire

President and judges must take oath referring to ‘Almighty God’ on assuming office

For couples who do not want a traditional church wedding, there are a growing number of other options, including humanist, spiritualist and pagan ceremonies

Wall include names of all who died in conflicts on island between 1916 and 1923

Rule giving church dominant role in 90% of primary school patronage not changed in new Bill

Bill’s failure to address religious favouritism ‘outrageous’, says humanists

‘We share a sense of humour and madness’

‘The number of weddings performed by Humanist celebrants is now twice those in the Church of Ireland. Yet the Church of Ireland has a national school in almost every town’

Minister hopes to ‘be able to find some space in which to reach agreement’ with unions

Church control of schools causing children to have ‘pragmatic baptisms’, says group

The number of humanist ceremonies is at its highest ever. What makes people choose this type of wedding?

Humanist weddings, funerals and child-naming events becoming very popular

Legal advice resolves issue which had blocked couples from marrying outdoors

61% favour change to Constitutional clause

Law’s requirement on causing outrage makes it ‘very difficult’ to prosecute

Constitutional Convention will also discuss submissions seeking referendum to repeal 1983 ’pro-life’ amendment.

Couples seeking secular weddings face delays as celebrants await accreditation