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Hotel ordered to pay €5k to Traveller girls for cancelling Communion party three days before event

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Hotel ordered to pay €5k to Traveller girls for cancelling Communion party three days before event

Finding that the hotel discriminated against all three because they are Travellers under the Equal Status Act, Mr Dolan stated that the evidence presented by the hotel “lacks a level of credibility”.

First Holy Communion: A greater role for families

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First Holy Communion: A greater role for families
Cork hairdresser providing free hair cuts for needy Holy Communion children

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Cork hairdresser providing free hair cuts for needy Holy Communion children
Parents spending up to €750 on Communion outfits

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Parents spending up to €750 on Communion outfits
Parents vote for Holy Communion over One D concert

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Parents vote for Holy Communion over One D concert

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Parents look to ease cost of Communions
Holy Communion cost warning

PARENTS of youngsters celebrating their First Holy Communion spend almost €1,000 on the day, making the religious industry worth €57 million, according to a survey.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2011

Parents spending average of €1,000 on Holy Communion celebrations

A survey carried out by Ulster Bank has found that parents spend an average of €1,000 on First Holy Communion celebrations.

Tue, 14 Jun, 2011

Thomond rolls out the carpet to say ‘I do’

THOMOND Park, the site of heated rugby battle, is preparing for a new era of social harmony and bliss.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2009

Holy day treats

RECENTLY I’ve had several requests from readers of this column who are deep in preparation for their children’s Holy Communion or Confirmation Day.

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