News - religious

Longford Church of Ireland rector welcomes results of primary schools survey

Over 70 per cent of parents in Longford want primary schools to be religious.

Jun 25, 2026 13:53

Four in ten parents of children in religious schools prefer multi-denominational approach

Educate Together says that level of demand could support more than 12-hundred multi-denominational primary schools nationwide, yet there are currently just 155.

Jun 6, 2026 08:30

'More choice needed' as third of local parents prefer multi-denominational education

This means local counties are among the top areas of the country where parents expressed a strong preference for their school's ethos to remain denominational.

Apr 13, 2026 13:45

Ethos of Church of Ireland school in Longford won't change - reverend

A Department of Education survey is asking for opinions on a number of issues, including whether a school is under religious or multi-denominational patronage.

Dec 12, 2025 13:13

Pope Francis hospitalised with respiratory infection

The pope was admitted to hospital following complaints of breathing issues.

Mar 30, 2023 08:21

Religious services to resume on June 29th

Archbishop Eamon Martin, the country's most senior Catholic priest, has welcomed the announcement that places of worship will be re-opening at the end

Jun 5, 2020 18:31

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