Cillian Murphy probably didn’t expect to be taken literally when he compared Ireland in the 1980s to the dark ages, but that is where we are now
‘Players are good but there’s no risking possession or tussling for the ball,’ says Cleary
This tightly told film charts the 2018 referendum campaign to legalise abortion
Evictions combined with advent of photojournalism brought ram under spotlight
Offaly face a huge relegation playoff against Carlow as they bid to halt a stark decline
Murphy report said it was ‘likely that he has abused hundreds of children’
A rise of more than 20% in artificial light in the past 25 years is damaging our health
An Irishman’s Diary
There was little health and safety during previous visit, and no airport
Priests had relationships. Couples used contraception. People opted not to take it all too seriously
Vatican photograph from 2007 captures church past and questions its future
Ireland coach Dominic Casey again nominated for World Coach of the Year
The witches of Irish history had one thing in common: they were women who refused to conform
The faith still has significant public and private sway despite blows to the church
Redeveloped Páirc Uí Chaoimh opens with two fixtures echoing its colourful past
Romancing the reputations of public figures does a disservice to those they let down
Michael Cleary recalls league fixture that taught Ger Loughnane a valuable lesson
Surprise appointment to Archbishopric of Dublin who headed it during difficult time
Fall in Mass attendance indicates inclusivity, a foundation stone of Christianity, is waning
It will be low key compared to the visit of Pope John Paul II
In 1895, Bridget Cleary was set alight by her husband because he believed she was a fairy
Priest says actor Frank Kelly struggled with conscience over Fr Jack role in Fr Ted show
WATCH: Time lapse video shows concrete silos coming down over eight-month period
Background: First complaint about priest came two days after he took up his first role
Sisk and BAM could be in the running for €170m contract to build on docklands site
Savills, Cleary McCabe & Associates and Michael Cleary set to collaborate on project
Band found success with ‘mixture of populist politics and Christianity’
Premier County on the receiving end in 1997 final against Clare when provincial rivals first met at headquarters
Has it begun ‘to defend the indefensible’?
Residential use will be encouraged to stop vacancy and dereliction, says Owen Keegan
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
