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Ailbhe Conneely

Dublin

Social Affairs and Religion Correspondent at RTÉ

Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent @rtenews. Find me where the Sky is blue.

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  • 6 days ago | rte.ie | Ailbhe Conneely

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  • 1 week ago | rte.ie | Ailbhe Conneely

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  • 1 week ago | rte.ie | Ailbhe Conneely

    Children most at risk of poor outcomes in care, education, housing, disability and mental health services, continue to be denied their rights, according to new research. A report titled 'Meeting the Legal Needs of Children and Young People in Ireland and Enhancing Access to Justice – A Children's Rights Analysis' says challenges are compounded by limited awareness of rights among children as well as inadequate legal support for organisations working directly with children.

  • 2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Ailbhe Conneely

    On Thursday, families of nursing home residents and those in disability services protested outside Leinster House in pouring rain. One by one, daughters, sons, nephews and nieces, mothers and fathers addressed those gathered about abuse and neglect of their loved ones in care, including in nursing homes. The event was organised by Care Champions.

  • 2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Ailbhe Conneely

    The new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) has completed his first general assembly, during which he was formally installed to the highest office in the church. Rev Trevor Gribben is the 179th person to become moderator since the Church was established in 1840. He is also the first Clerk of the General Assembly to become Moderator since 1997. It is the eighth time this has happened in 185 years.

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29 Apr 25

RT @austeni: The Holy Family parish in Gaza which Francis called every night without fail to encourage and be close to them, ring their bel…

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28 Apr 25

RT @ctrlamb: ++The conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor set to start on May 7, Vatican source says https://t.co/FuywM3whbJ

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26 Apr 25

Live from Rome on RTÉ 1 TV. Special Programme on funeral of Pope Francis with David McCullagh and guests. Sharon Ní Bheoláin in Dublin. #PopeFrancis @rtenews https://t.co/5fDVzvbYlM