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'It is utterly heartbreaking': The role of a hospital chaplain during the Covid-19 pandemic

“Wherever chaplains are, whether at the bedside or the other end of a video camera, it is about connecting people.”

23.9k

Apr 17th 2020, 2:12 PM

Irish Prison Service recruiting chaplains to 'encourage and support' inmates

There are vacancies in a number of prisons including Mountjoy.

14.2k

Jul 29th 2018, 4:00 PM

Vast majority of principals say austerity has undermined mental health support for students

The results of a survey show how a moratorium on hiring has affected schools.

9.9k

Mar 24th 2016, 9:00 AM