One of the country's most senior clergymen has said the last words of Padraig Pearse should be a challenge to every generation.

Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin has called for honesty and courage from politicians on how they deal with abortion issues.

Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin has said baptising a child just to get them into a school is an abuse of the sacrament.

The Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin will celebrate a special mass at Dublin's Pro-Cathedral this evening in memory of the .