Taking the church out of Irish primary schools
The Catholic Church is patron of almost 90% of primary schools. Can a new reconfiguration plan deliver more choice for parents?
The Catholic Church is patron of almost 90% of primary schools. Can a new reconfiguration plan deliver more choice for parents?
World Cup veterans Nicola Evans and Megan Frazer both miss out on Olympic ticket
National Walking Day is the perfect time for people to join a modern mass movement
Qualifying for Tokyo has been World Cup silver medalists’ priority since missing out on Rio
Religious congregations’ properties often located on land ripe for development
UCD finish fourth in second-tier Euro Trophy as they lose to star-studded Waterloo Ducks in battle for bronze
Squad will look to bounce back in meetings with Spain this week
UCD open title defence at Pegasus with most internationals playing domestically
Natalie Esteves’ 14th-minute goal secures win over Ukraine’s MSC Sumchanka
Sunday’s match against Scotland will be proving ground for several under-21 players
Reigning champions still have four-point lead in EY Hockey League despite 1-1 draw
Nikki Evans sealed Hermes’ sixth win in as many games with a reverse strike from the top of the circle
Returning officer to be appointed by Kerry County council
Parties come together for first time in Kerry - which saw some of worst wartime atrocities
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