Posted on 25. Jun, 2008 in Charity, Education, Nature
Everest is the ultimate challenge for all climbers. But two men, Ian Taylor and Graham Kinch decided to do more than just climb. They decided to raise €1 for every foot climbed, a total of €85,000 for a much needed primary school in the Ugandan village of Kitandwe. Miriam Gormally met up with them when […]
Posted on 25. Jun, 2008 in Church Teachings, Community, Vocation
The Franciscans arrived in Limerick about 1279, and in 1824 settled in their premises in Henry St. In the course of more than 730 years they have been supported and heartened by the people of Limerick and its environs. Eileen Good spoke to Fr. Cletus Noone, Vicar of the Friary, prior to their final Mass […]
Posted on 11. Jun, 2008 in Uncategorized
The levels of stress which impact on peoples’ lives whether in the workplace, at home or at school through being bullied, is at an all time high – often with tragic consequences. Eileen Good asked Suzanne Costello, Director of Samaritans Ireland, about the findings of their most recent survey on the subject.
Posted on 11. Jun, 2008 in Irish - knock, Lough Derg, Croagh Patrick, Pilgrimage
Lough Derg is a unique place of peace in today’s modern world. It manages to retain a pace where people can move slowly, reflect, Pray – and receive a warm welcome. There are no strangers in Lough Derg. Eileen Good spoke to the Prior, Mgr. Dick Mohan and first asked him if the recent transport […]
Posted on 11. Jun, 2008 in Music
This week’s music piece comes from the Gardner Street Gospel Choir. The song is Oh Happy Day and it is taken from their album One Love.
Posted on 11. Jun, 2008 in Book Reviews
Is there a link between Ecology and Theology? Hugh O’Donnell awarding winning poet believes so. In his most recent book Eucharist and the Living Earth (Columbia, 2007) he argues that the connection should be emphasised. Canon Patrick Comerford who is Director of Spiritual Formation at the Church of Ireland Theological College, reviewed the book and […]
Posted on 11. Jun, 2008 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
CORI is made up of over 80 Religious Congregations of both men and women, with an estimated membership in excess of 10,000. CORI Justice are hosting their annual Social Policy on June 19th on the topic ‘Making Choices – Choosing Futures’. This year it will be followed by an international congress on Basic Income. Eileen […]
Posted on 11. Jun, 2008 in Depression, Mental Health, Schizophrenia, Stress
Suize Doheny-Burke is a regular visitor of the Dundrum Central Mental Hospital. She never imagined that this would be the place where she would be going to visit her son. She talks to Lena Jacobs about the experience as well as the misconceptions of people with mental illness and the need to promote their rights. […]
Posted on 11. Jun, 2008 in Education, Religious teaching, Schools
‘Catholic Education is inspired by Jesus Christ. It is person centred, seeking to develop the full potential of each person.’ These are the opening lines from the Irish Catholic Bishops Pastoral Letter launching a new vision of Catholic Education in Ireland, VISION 8. Eileen Good asked Mgt. Jim Cassin, Executive Secretary to the Education Commission […]
Posted on 11. Jun, 2008 in Depression, Education, Mental Health, Suicide
2008 marks the seventh year of the Young Social Innovators or YSI projects. YSI is aimed at 15-18 year olds in Ireland who feel that they want to do something to change their world or the way society looks at an issue. This year’s winner of the category for “Making our World Healthier” was St. […]