# Catholic Ireland

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# promotion

Former international Andy Reid named as new Ireland U18 head coach

He takes over from Jim Crawford, who joined Stephen Kenny’s U21 set-up.

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Mar 6th 2019, 10:56 AM

# Positive thinking

Van Graan insists Munster 'still in a brilliant place' despite Scarlets defeat

The province failed to muster a try during 10-6 defeat in Wales.

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Mar 3rd 2019, 3:09 PM

Voices

Opinion: It is time for change in the Catholic church and that starts with equality for women

‘Guided by the Holy Spirit we must come together and find new inclusive governance structures to replace the old patriarchal model, which has broken down’, writes Colm Holmes.

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Feb 22nd 2019, 7:00 AM

Voices

Retirement: 'For the first time in nearly forty years I could openly admit that I didn't believe in God'

Being an atheist principal and managing a Catholic school was a difficult balance to maintain, writes Peter Gunning.

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Mar 21st 2018, 7:00 AM

# State guidelines

Students who opt-out of religion classes should be taught another subject

Richard Bruton said the new guidelines would mean children who don’t study religion “will no longer be sitting at the back of the class”.

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Feb 19th 2018, 8:13 AM

# a view to a cull

'Bloody' demonstrations to be held against badger culling

The Department of Agriculture has tendered for organisations to capture and vaccinate badgers.

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Jul 7th 2014, 4:36 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Morning. It’s Friday and it’s June bank holiday. Here’s the nine things you need to know.

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May 30th 2014, 8:35 AM

# warm welcome

Pics: Meet the three new foreign ambassadors to Ireland

The ambassadors are from Iran, China and Senegal.

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Apr 16th 2014, 10:36 AM

# Good Friday

Calls for Good Friday alcohol ban to be lifted

Restaurants say the “outdated and archaic law” is bad for business.

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Mar 29th 2013, 3:22 PM

# X Case

In pictures: The 20th anniversary of X Case protests

In February 1992 the case of a 14-year-old rape victim who wanted an abortion sparked off waves of demonstrations around the country. These photos from the time give an idea of just how divisive and emotive the case became.

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Feb 9th 2012, 12:47 PM