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VIDEO: The moment the cross on St Joseph's gets sawn off

The moment the cross atop St Joseph's Redemptorist was removed by builders has been caught on camera. It appears the workers used a concrete saw and the Democrat understand it's being taken down temporarily to allow for building work to continue. St....

19 Jan 2017 at 13:06

Northern Ireland

Irish church leaders share ‘great concern for state of fragile peace’ on island

Irish church leaders have voiced their “great concern for the state of our fragile peace” on the island. The leaders of the largest churches in Ireland issued a joint new year’s message for 2023, which will see the 25th anniversary of the ...

30 Dec 2022 at 00:01

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Linda Nolan’s family and friends to honour her ‘remarkable life’ at funeral

Linda Nolan’s family and friends will pay their respects at a funeral service celebrating her “remarkable life”. Members of the public are also welcome to gather at the church for the service at 10.30am on Saturday at St Paul’s Church in ...

01 Feb 2025 at 02:45

Northern Ireland

Quarter of a million people viewed Pope’s body over three days, says Vatican

Some 250,000 mourners paid their respects to Pope Francis over a three-day lying-in-state, the Vatican said on the eve of his funeral. World leaders and dignitaries were arriving in Rome on Friday, to attend what will be a huge ...

25 Apr 2025 at 18:53

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Armed Response Unit part of search of premises in Dundalk

The Garda Armed Response Unit were present at the search of a commercial premises on Church Street in Dundalk this morning. According to eye witnesses who spoke to the Democrat, gardaí were at the premises at around 8.30 this ...

26 Mar 2019 at 12:02

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Catholics and Protestants to share same church in Castleblaney

With St Mary’s Catholic Church to close for renovations on Monday 19th June, their Church of Ireland neighbours have offered the use of St Maeldóid’s, to hold Catholic religious services during the duration of the works, ...

16 Jun 2017 at 17:29

National News

Irish bar which hosted Taylor Swift 13 years ago would ‘love to have her back’

The manager of an Irish bar who claims Taylor Swift dined and watched Irish dancing there in 2011 said he would “love to have her back” ahead of her Eras Tour in Dublin. The US singer, who will be playing three nights ...

26 Jun 2024 at 14:49

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New apartments planned for Dundalk town centre

A planning application has been lodged this week with Louth County Council, seeking to build six new apartments in Dundalk town centre. The application, lodged by Mr Padraig Martin, seeks to redevelop 34 Church ...

17 Jan 2020 at 17:38

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Ollie’s Encore to raise funds for North Louth Hospice and Samaritans

On Sunday 26 November at 7pm, St. Joseph’s Redemptorist Church in Dundalk will host Ollie’s Encore, a traditional Irish music concert in aid of the North Louth Hospice and Samaritans. The concert will feature ...

15 Nov 2023 at 18:30

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Dundalk's Green Church to host Harvest Festival

St. Nicholas Parish Church, known locally as the Green Church, are hosting a Harvest Festival weekend, on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd October. On Saturday there will be an open day at St Nicholas Parish ...

09 Oct 2022 at 11:02

Northern Ireland

Funeral of Belfast poet Michael Longley to take place

The funeral of acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley will take place later. Mr Longley died in hospital at the age of 85 on January 22. His funeral is to take place in All Souls Church in Belfast ...

01 Feb 2025 at 02:45

National News

Linda Nolan’s family say everyone is welcome at funeral

The family of Linda Nolan have clarified that “everyone is welcome” at the funeral for the singer. A memorial for Nolan will take place on Saturday at St Paul’s Church in Blackpool at 10.30am. ...

31 Jan 2025 at 11:50

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