Religion

SELF

Fur, parasols and bouncy castles: Welcome to Communion season

 Amanda Cassidy on the unholy fuss that comes with accepting the Eucharist. First things first, Communion is an important…

By Amanda Cassidy

Catholic

SELF

“I’m Catholic and I’m proud”: Christmas as a modern Irish believer

In an age when Catholicism is something folks are either turning away from or apologising for, believer Emer…

By IMAGE

Christmas mass

AGENDA

An ode to Christmas Eve mass, the festive season’s greatest social occasion

Christmas carolling, a chat with your best friend from primary school who you only ever see at this…

By Edaein OConnell

SELF

‘I remember thinking, god please let him live, even though I have to give him away’

Two women share their stories about the societal pressures of having to give up a child in the…

By Amanda Cassidy

Mary McAleese the Troubles

AGENDA

Mary McAleese reveals the trauma of her childhood in Belfast during the Troubles

Opening up about her own experiences of life during the Troubles, Mary McAleese said that she’s still dealing…

By Sarah Finnan

EDITORIAL

Catholic symbols are being phased out of State schools

Over 200 state secondary schools will phase out Catholic symbols and rituals to cater to children of all…

By Holly O'Neill

internet horoscopes

EDITORIAL

These are the 5 best horoscope accounts to follow in 2020

Obsessed with your horoscope? Or maybe you are just beginning to believe in the stars? Here are five…

By Edaein OConnell

Catholic guilt

EDITORIAL

It’s 2020 and I’m still struggling to get over my Catholic guilt

Catholic guilt is a distinctly Irish affliction that this IMAGE writer believes we need to rid ourselves of…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

Sinead O’ Connor announces that she has converted to Islam

Singer Sinead O' Connor has announced she has converted to Islam and has changed her name to Shuhada…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

Should we really give children First Communion money?

Holy Communion season is upon us again and with that comes excitement for many little boys and girls.…

By Grace McGettigan