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Eager to save a few euro over Lent? Here's 7 things you can try to give up

Apart from New Year’s resolutions, Lent is the prime time for giving up something you normally enjoy. A test of self-discipline, it means going without that one thing you’ll really miss, or making a decision to do, or not do, something for 40 days ...

28 Feb 2022 at 13:39

Going cold turkey - experts weigh in on why sacrificing at Lent is so difficult

National News

Giving up something for Lent? Experts explain why the sacrifice is so tough

Starting on February 22 and concluding on April 6, this year Lent stretches over 43 days. So, if you’ve decided to go cold turkey on your favourite food or drink, you may be in for a rough ride. Six weeks (and one day) is a long time to give up ...

22 Feb 2023 at 09:45

Arts & Entertainment

POLL: Do you give up anything for Lent?

Lent officially begins today (Ash Wednesday) with many people taking part in the tradition of giving up items such as chocolate or alcohol for 40 days. Do you still participate in the practice? Let us know in the poll above.

22 Feb 2023 at 07:00

Arts & Entertainment

POLL: Do you give up anything for Lent?

14 Feb 2024 at 10:21

Local News

Trócaire appeal to Laois people with Lenten donations

Trócaire is calling on supporters in Co. Laois to return donations from their Trócaire boxes, warning that a decline in donations to its Lenten Appeal would put many of its life-saving programmes at risk. The charity’s biggest fundraising ...

02 Apr 2021 at 14:50

Local News

Donations urged for 'first Lent in almost 50 years when many homes will be without a Trócaire box’

Trócaire has warned that up to one-third of its annual donations have been put at risk after Covid-19 restrictions severely curtailed the distribution of Trócaire boxes this Lent. The Maynooth-based charity’s Lenten Appeal launched this ...

18 Feb 2021 at 14:01

Local News

"The past year has taught us an awful lot about priorities"

This is my first opportunity to write to you as your Apostolic Administrator. As a neighbour and friend, beside you in the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin, I am humbled by this appointment by Pope Francis and I look forward to walking ...

16 Feb 2021 at 17:50

Your Community

Laois man urges local people to back the Trócaire Lenten Appeal

A Laois native is urging people to get involved with Ireland’s largest fundraising campaign, the Trócaire Lenten Appeal, which will see more than 1 million Trocaire boxes reach households and schools across the country. Local ...

01 Mar 2019 at 14:40

National News

POLL: Ranking Ireland's favourite Pancake Tuesday topping - what's your go-to?

Pancake Tuesday has arrived and households across Ireland are firing up the frying pans for one of the tastiest traditions of the year. Whether you prefer a classic drizzle of lemon and sugar, a generous spread of Nutella, ...

04 Mar 2025 at 09:31

Features

Laois church takes unique approach to Ash Wednesday

A Laois-based priest has found a unique way of distributing ashes on Ash Wednesday. Fr Martin Delaney, Fr Sylvanus Attoh and Sr. Anita O'Leary of the Rathdowney/Durrow Parish have taken to Breslin's Supervalu in ...

05 Mar 2025 at 18:48

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