2 w. ago Historic Celtic Cross unveiled as a Famine Memorial in Mountbellew Cemetery

There was a large attendance at the blessing and unveiling of a historic Celtic Cross as a Famine Memorial in the New Cemetery, Mountbellew, on Easter Sunday. The ceremony was attended by members of the Franciscan Brothers Community, local Heritage groups, neighbours and friends. This was the result of a cooperative project between the Mountbellew […] The post Historic Celtic Cross unveiled as a Famine Memorial in Mountbellew Cemetery appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago John Swinney 'moved' as he meets with Northern Ireland FM at Pope Francis funeral

John Swinney 'moved' as he meets with Northern Ireland FM at Pope Francis funeral  TheNational.scot

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3 w. ago The ‘Papabiles’: Six men who could become the next pope following the papal conclave

Conclave eligible to elect the successor to the late Pope Francis are expected to meet within weeks

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3 w. ago Cardinals to meet to discuss Pope Francis' funeral and transfer of body to St Peter’s Basilica

Francis died yesterday after a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure.

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3 w. ago Cardinals meeting discuss Pope Francis' funeral and transfer of body to St Peter’s Basilica

Francis died yesterday after a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure.

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3 w. ago Pope Francis spent busy final day celebrating Easter and meeting JD Vance

The pontiff has a busy final day greeting crowds, blessing people and meeting US vice president JD Vance.

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3 w. ago Victim of horrific Easter Sunday scrambler crash named as young dad

Victim of horrific Easter Sunday scrambler crash named as young dad-of-one  Dublin Live

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3 w. ago Pope Francis's final public appearance took place on Easter Sunday

In a frail voice, the 88-year-old said, “Happy Easter” from his wheelchair at the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica.

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3 w. ago Britain's King Charles joined by Andrew at Easter Sunday service

Britain's Prince and Princess of Wales did not attend the gathering

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3 w. ago Drumboe Martyrs remembered at annual Easter Sunday commemoration

The Drumboe Martyrs were remembered at an annual commemoration in Ballybofey today. This year marks 102 years since four young… The post Drumboe Martyrs remembered at annual Easter Sunday commemoration appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago Sinn Féin calls for a border poll 'this decade' as Taoiseach's stance labelled 'wrong'

Both Mary Lou McDonald and Matt Carthy of Sinn Féin took swipes at the Taoiseach’s stance on a border poll during addresses today.

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3 w. ago Pope Francis delights Vatican crowd with Easter Sunday popemobile tour

Francis did not celebrate Easter Mass in the piazza, delegating it to Cardinal Angelo Comastri, the retired archpriest of St Peter’s Basilica.

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3 w. ago US vice president JD Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday

The Vatican said they met for a few minutes at the Domus Santa Marta ‘to exchange Easter greetings’.

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3 w. ago Easter Sunday set to be cloudy – with sun and showers expected on Bank Holiday Monday

Today, Easter Sunday, is expected to be a mostly overcast affair. Met Éireann’s latest forecast for Ulster is anticipating a… The post Easter Sunday set to be cloudy – with sun and showers expected on Bank Holiday Monday appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago Dawn services are held across Northern Ireland to mark Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Christ

Dawn services are held across Northern Ireland to mark Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Christ  Belfast News Letter

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3 w. ago Easter Sunday 2025: Here are the dawn services the Church of Ireland is hosting near you

Easter Sunday 2025: Here are the dawn services the Church of Ireland is hosting near you  Belfast News Letter

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3 w. ago Drumboe Martyrs to hold Annual Commemoration in Stranorlar this Sunday

On this coming Easter Sunday, republicans will gather all over Ireland to remember the men and women of every generation… The post Drumboe Martyrs to hold Annual Commemoration in Stranorlar this Sunday appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago Racing Home For Easter Festival at Cork Racecourse this weekend

Cork Racecourse, Mallow, is the venue for a three-day racing festival this Easter weekend. The southern racetrack will host its Racing Home For Easter Festival with racing starting on Saturday with an all flat card, while Easter Sunday and Easter Monday will be days for National Hunt followers. The weekend highlights takes place on Sunday […] The post Racing Home For Easter Festival at Cork Racecourse this weekend appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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3 w. ago Willie Mullins takes his British title challenge to Plumpton

Plumpton Racecourse, established in 1884, is set to play a key part in the 2024/25 British Jump trainers’ championship this weekend. Reigning British champion Willie Mullins and Dan Skelton are sending strong squads for the BetGoodwin Easter Festival on Sunday, April 20 and Monday, April 21. The two-day fixture offers £450,000 in prize money across […] The post Willie Mullins takes his British title challenge to Plumpton appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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4 w. ago US officials and Vice President Vance set to arrive in Europe this week for wide

JD Vance will make his first visit to Europe since he took aim at EU states in a speech earlier this year.

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