Decline of Catholicism in the Liberties – a fading religion in the community
Having grown up in Ireland in the 1960s, Father Patrick O’Reilly has witnessed the dominance of Catholicism in Ireland, and its decline. “It seemed like everybody was just part of…
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral loses out on tourist tithes
Chloe Seymour spoke with Dean William Morton about how the cathedral has been coping with the lack of visitors, remaining liturgical throughout the pandemic and the possibility of it becoming…
“Homeless Jesus” found a home in Christ Church
For two years now, at the outside entrance of the Christ Church cathedral, a curious bronze person has been lying down on a bench, with her head and body covered.…
Changes in store for Educate Together school
This has been a year of social change and progress for Ireland thus far, with marriage equality and abortion rights being debated on a wide scale. Perhaps 2015 will ultimately be…
IFI Mosque, the heart of a new multicultural Ireland
The Islamic Foundation of Ireland (IFI) mosque on the South Circular Road acts as a place of worship and and a focal point for Muslims in the Liberties area. …
Opinions mixed on Pope Francis as new leader of Catholic Church
Sinead Makk and Niamh Foran uncover local opinions on our new head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis.…
Healing powers at help centre
Many people passing through the Liberties have probably seen the UCKG Help Centre on Ardee Street, just off Cork Street. But like me, they may never have realised what…
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