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Pope Francis - Travel advice if going to Phoenix Park or Knock

Pope Francis pilgrims have been urged to use public transport or private buses if attending events during his visit to Ireland. The National Transport Authority (NTA), An Gardaí Síochána and public transport operators have outlined the comprehensive ...

26 Jul 2018 at 12:15

Crime & Court

Fears that Pope Francis visit will increase caravans trespassing on site

The visit by Pope Francis to Ireland has increased fears of illegally parked caravans at a business park, with a case in the High Court this week. A receiver has been given permission by the High Court to seek to have persons allegedly breaching ...

26 Jul 2018 at 13:48

National News

Pope warns young people against consumerism and 'the cult of physical wellness'

Pope Francis has warned against consumerism and "the cult of physical wellness" on a recent trip to Greece and Cyprus. He wrapped up his five-day trip by encouraging young people to follow their dreams and not be tempted by the consumerist ...

06 Dec 2021 at 10:53

President Michael D Higgins got a warm welcome when he came to Laois to visit Abbeyleix Bog

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President Michael D Higgins got a warm welcome when he came to Laois to walk on Abbeyleix Bog

Abbeyleix town in Laois had the sun shining and flowers blooming for President Michael D Higgins this week. The president arrived on Thursday afternoon May 25 to visit the rare raised bog, restored by the community to become a nature ...

26 May 2017 at 14:02

Local News

Laois mother starts campaign to raise €2.5million for homeless from Pope Francis visit

A Laois mother has begun a campaign to raise millions of euros for the homeless from the visit of Pope Francis to Ireland this weekend. Mother of four Nora Duggan from Portarlington is asking the 500,000 expected to attend Mass in ...

21 Aug 2018 at 16:37

National News

Irish President criticises Netanyahu following Pope’s funeral

The Irish President has criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while commenting on the gathering of world leaders at the funeral of Pope Francis. Michael D Higgins said the absence of certain international leaders ...

26 Apr 2025 at 18:47

National News

'Let’s make a more humble Christmas' - Pope Francis asks people to send money to Ukraine

Pope Francis has called for a “humble” Christmas this year – with savings from reduced spending on gifts donated to help the “suffering people of Ukraine”. During his weekly general audience, Francis called for “concrete ...

14 Dec 2022 at 12:27

King and Queen express deep sadness at death of Pope after moving meeting

Northern Ireland

King and Queen had ‘significant and special’ meeting with Pope in final weeks

The King and Queen have expressed their “most heartfelt condolences and profound sympathy” following the death of Pope Francis. Charles and Camilla had a moving meeting with the ailing 88-year-old while he was ...

21 Apr 2025 at 15:26

National News

Pope Francis death: What happens next?

A huge gathering of the Catholic faithful will come together to grieve the loss of Pope Francis in the coming days, followed by the secretive and potentially lengthy process of cardinals choosing a new ...

23 Apr 2025 at 10:12

National News

BREAKING: The Vatican confirms funeral details for Pope Francis

The funeral details for Pope Francis have now been announced by the Vatican following the Pontiff's death at the age of 88 on Easter Monday. The first Latin American Pope, Pope Francis, suffered a ...

22 Apr 2025 at 09:47

Catholics mourn ‘merciful’ Pope after death aged 88 following stroke

Northern Ireland

Catholics mourn ‘compassionate and merciful’ Pope after death aged 88

Pope Francis has been remembered as someone full of compassion, mercy and “irrepressible hope” as Catholics came together to mourn the death of a pontiff hailed by the King and other world ...

21 Apr 2025 at 21:31

Northern Ireland

Archbishop Martin pays tribute to Pope Francis at special mass

Pope Francis “challenged” the public to consider the marginalised, the Catholic Archbishop of Armagh has said. Eamon Martin, the Primate of All Ireland, paid tribute to Francis with a ...

24 Apr 2025 at 19:18

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