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Bronze Age Irishmen were as fond of their beer as their 21st century counterparts, it has been claimed.
2007-08-14
beer ancient archaeology IrelandThe new law, which was passed in July, means that blasphemy in Ireland is now a crime punishable with a fine of up to €25,000. It defines blasphemy as "publishing or uttering matter that is grossly abusive or insulting in relation to matters sacred by any religion, thereby intentionally causing outrage among a substantial number of adherents of that religion, with some defences permitted".
2010-01-01
religion atheism blasphemy Ireland freedom of speechIrish broadcaster RTE has reported that a man has been arrested after explosives were brought into Ireland in a security exercise by another country.
2010-01-05
Slovakia bomb Ireland incredible airplaneAs a priest in 1975 Cardinal Sean Brady was at meetings where children signed vows of silence over complaints against paedophile priest Fr Brendan Smyth.
2010-03-17
paedophilia Catholic Church IrelandThe Vatican wanted an Irish priest to serve 10 years in a monastery for abusing children rather than force him out of the Catholic Church, a report has revealed.
2010-12-17
paedophilia Vatican Catholic Church monk monastery sex child Ireland priest