Organisation: Franciscan Order

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Meet some of the Irishmen who fought on D-Day including one who went on confront Rommel

While Ireland was officially neutral in the Second World War, thousands of Irishmen fought against fascism by serving in the British, American, and Canadian armies, including on Normandy’s beaches, says Sean O’Riordan

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Franciscan order leaving historic Waterford home

Vatican embassy closure

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Irish archbishop

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A love of learning continues after retirement

Legal system favours criminals in our violent society

We dump our values and our children in mad dash that ends in Monageer

AS we reel in shock at the enormous tragedy of Monageer, we wonder if we are listening or is anybody out there?

Sat, 28 Apr, 2007

Stamps mark Franciscan anniversaries

Two special stamps were issued today to mark important Irish Franciscan anniversaries.

Mon, 12 Feb, 2007

Questions raised over council’s theatre proposal

KILLARNEY Town Council manager Tom Curran has expressed “grave reservations” about the council supporting a proposal for a theatre cum arts centre for the town.

Wed, 08 Nov, 2006

Religious order to end ministry

AS TALKS on the completion of the sale of the Jesuit Church in Limerick continued yesterday, another religious order said they will discontinue ministering in the city in two years’ time.

Fri, 10 Mar, 2006

Franciscans to sever 700-year link with town

A SHARP decline in religious vocations is set to sever the Franciscan Order’s 700-year link with the south Tipperary town of Carrick-On-Suir.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2006

Personal collection shows de Valera’s softer side

A LESS formal Eamon de Valera is depicted in new archival material which illustrates key moments during the formation of the modern Irish State.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2005

Princess Anne meets Irish WWII veterans

Dozens of Ireland’s World War II veterans turned out to greet Princess Anne tonight on her last official engagement in the country.

Fri, 10 Sep, 2004

Saint’s relics arrive in Ireland for church tour

RELICS of one of the best loved and admired saints, St Anthony of Padua, have been flown into Ireland for a special tour of churches in Dublin and Carlow.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2003

Pray log online, says Franciscan Order

ARE you a meek, mild, male, drawn to poverty and obedience and intend to remain a virgin for life?

Fri, 11 Apr, 2003

Franciscans to seek new members through recruitment agency

The Franciscan order in Ireland has announced plans to advertise for new members through a recruitment agency.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2003