Ireland

Michael Kirke | 06 September 2011 |

tags: Catholic Church, child sexual abuse, Ireland

The Irish government is understandably furious over a report on clerical sex abuse. But is it courageous enough to examine the scandals for which it is responsible?

Michael Kirke | 27 July 2011 |

tags: Ireland, sex abuse, Vatican

The Vatican has recalled its ambassador after a blistering attack from the prime minister.

Michael Kirke | 01 June 2011 |

tags: Ireland, reconciliation, UK

The visit of Queen Elizabeth was a watershed moment in the turbulent history of Great Britain and Ireland.

Michael Kirke | 18 December 2010 |

tags: abortion, European Court of Human Rights, Ireland

A European court decision has left the rights of the unborn child in the hands of the Irish people and their politicians.

Michael Kirke | 23 November 2010 |

tags: financial crisis, Ireland

The financial melt-down will not put a dent in Irish resilience. 

Michael Kirke | 30 August 2010 |

tags: Catholic Church, Ireland, terrorism

Ireland has been stunned by the revelation that a Catholic priest appears to have been responsible for a terror bombing in which nine people died in 1972.