Poor weather meant Pope may not have made it to Knock at all
The Pope arrived and departed from Ireland West Airport Knock. But it was touch and go for a while as to whether the Pope would make it at all. Head of Operations at Ireland West…
Abuse Scandals: Pope calls for ‘truth and justice’
‘None of us can fail to be moved by the stories of young people who suffered abuse, robbed of their innocence and left scarred by painful memories.’ These were the words of Pope Francis at…
Pope Francis set to touch down at Knock Airport in the next half an hour
9am: Pope Francis is set to arrive at Knock Airport in about a half an hours time. He’ll make his way to Knock Shrine where thousands of people are expected to greet him. It’s nearly…
Thousands in rain-sodden Knock awaiting arrival of Pope Francis
Tens of thousands of people have been gathering since the early hours of this morning at Knock Shrine in County Mayo for the historic visit of Pope Francis. It’s an occasion of joy and celebration…
Pope Francis says the failure to deal with clerical sex abuse a source of ‘pain and shame’ for the church
Pope Francis says the failure to deal with clerical sex abuse remains a source of pain and shame for the church. While Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has called on the pontiff to deliver justice and truth…
Bundoran RNLI welcome donation of €5,000 from Tyrone family who were saved in May
The Bundoran RNLI is welcoming a donation of €5,000 from a Tyrone family after a rescue of two of their family members in May of this year. Three members of the McCallion family were caught…
Free waste collection on in Sligo today
There is a free waste collection on in Sligo today. The amenities at Greenstar Sligo has been accepting used batteries and electrical equipment since 8am this morning and is running until 12.30pm. There is also…
