Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Church Teachings, Religious teaching, Schools
Kathleen Darragh is a teacher in St. Mary’s Primary School in Cushendall, Co. Antrim. She is also the designated teacher for pastoral care and the R.E. co-ordinator for the school. This Christmas is an extra special one for Kathleen with the publication of her book for children The 12 Days of Christmas. She spoke to […]
Posted on 01. Nov, 2006 in Faith and Justice, Relationships, Schools, Sport
Rob Carney is a young 20 year old student. An up and coming rugby player with Leinster he hopes to make rugby his career. He was educated at the Jesuit school, Clongowes College in Co. Kildare. He told Eileen Good about the ethos he experienced there, how he coped with life in boarding school and […]
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Environment, Faith and Justice, Festivals, Religious patronage, Religious teaching, Youth
The diocese of Kildare and Leighlin will, for the first time have an exhibition stand at the World Ploughing Championships in Grangeford, Tullow, Co Carlow from Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th September 2006. The theme is to reach out to people and let them know about the various ministries, services and initiatives in the diocese […]
Posted on 14. Jun, 2006 in Church Teachings, Schools
Phil Leogan is originally from Canada, now living in Sandymount in Dublin. She is a teacher, specialising in Science and Natural History – and within natural history entomology, the study of insects is her specialised area. She explained to Peter O’Connor how she combines this interest with her spirituality.
Posted on 03. May, 2006 in Schools
Passing on the message of recycling is very important -particularly to younger people. The green flag is an initiative to encourage schools to recycle. It was awarded to Colaiste Bride after a year and a half of hard work. Miriam Gormally met Rachael O’Connor, a teacher and Sarah Heffernan a student to find out how […]
Posted on 03. May, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Religious teaching, Schools
Maeve Mahon, with Martin Delaney, is one of the authors of the programme ‘Do This in Memory ….. A Parish-based Preparation Programme for the First Eucharist.’ Right now all over the country boys and girls in 2nd class along with their teachers and parents are getting close to the ‘Big Day’. Eileen Good met up […]
Posted on 21. Sep, 2005 in Church Teachings, Community, Confirmation, Religious teaching, Young people
Keeping young people involved in their church can be a difficult task. Trish O’Neill is a parish worker in Clane and explains the efforts they have made to encourage young people to stay involved in their church. She explains the many duties of her role including running a program of youth ministry, ongoing programs for […]
Posted on 16. Mar, 2005 in Discrimination, Education, Schools
Schools in Ireland have mainly been denominational and organised with a particular ethos in mind that suited the community it supported. In the last number of years Ireland has changed and become more diverse and this had led to an increase in multi cultural schools. Raymond Topley and Gareth Byrne talk to Miriam Gormally about […]