POPE FRANCIS holds a “special place” in the hearts of Irish people, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. Paying tribute following His Holiness’ death yesterday, Mr Martin recalled the “warm welcome” the Pope received when he visited Ireland in 2018 and his “outrage” over historic child abuse within the Catholic church. Pope Francis received a warm welcome when he visited Ireland … [Read more...] about Pope Francis holds ‘special place’ in hearts of Irish people
Pope Francis holds ‘special place’ in hearts of Irish people
Ireland mourns Pope Francis as funeral arrangements begin in Rome
By Gerard Cassini, Vatican correspondent Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell with Pope Francis in Lisbon in 2023 (Photo by Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images) IRELAND's Catholic community has joined the world in mourning Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88. The pontiff died peacefully in his residence at Domus Sanctae Marthae … [Read more...] about Ireland mourns Pope Francis as funeral arrangements begin in Rome
Vatican enters period of mourning after the death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at 7.35am CEST in his residence at the Domus Sanctae Marthae within Vatican City. The 88-year-old pontiff's death was officially announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Irish-born Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, during a televised statement from the Vatican. The Vatican will now begin the … [Read more...] about Vatican enters period of mourning after the death of Pope Francis
Clare Council in Cliffs of Moher €8m land deal
CLARE County Council spent €8 million acquiring two plots of land near the Cliffs of Moher last year — despite ongoing planning and access issues — according to the latest report from the local government auditor. The sites, considered "of special interest” due to their strategic location beside Ireland’s most visited natural attraction, were bought at what the auditor … [Read more...] about Clare Council in Cliffs of Moher €8m land deal
Queen Camilla’s Easter hat highlights longstanding link to Irish designer
QUEEN Camilla’s appearance at the Easter Matins Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, was a subtly stylish nod to one of her favourite fashion designers. She wore a pale blue coat dress paired with a rose-trimmed hat by Irish-born milliner Philip Treacy, continuing a royal fashion partnership that spans two decades. The dress was by Fiona Clare Couture. Hat creations by … [Read more...] about Queen Camilla’s Easter hat highlights longstanding link to Irish designer