The Usual Suspects

The Usual Suspects

In the light of the current anti-immigrant disturbances, Fr Bobby Gilmore, who founded the Migrants Rights Centre Ireland, recalls an article published by The Economist over a decade ago which, even then, was trying to scapegoat immigrants. Ireland, he warns, has...
A Priest Forever

A Priest Forever

Fr Neil Collins recalls Columban martyr Fr Jack O’Brien who served as a chaplain during the D-Day landings in World War II and was subsequently killed during the Korean War. John P. O’Brien was born in Donamon, Co Roscommon on 1st December 1918. He wrote to Fr...
Farewell to the Columban Centre in Dublin

Farewell to the Columban Centre in Dublin

Fr Pat Raleigh reports on a recent celebration of the outreach work and ministry to migrants of the Columban Centre in Dublin. On Tuesday, 23 July, at the invitation of Fr Ray Husband, Regional Director, we gathered for a coffee morning to reflect on the outreach work...
Dalgan Hosts ‘Ireland and the Birth of Europe’ Exhibition

Dalgan Hosts ‘Ireland and the Birth of Europe’ Exhibition

An exhibition which highlights the role played by medieval Irish scholars and missionaries, such as St Columbanus, in the early history of the European idea is currently on display in Dalgan and has been hailed by Meath County Council’s Cathaoirleach, Cllr Sharon...