The Commission’s investigation of mother and baby homes covered many institutions with different governance, financial arrangements and practices between 1922 and 1998.
The Commission’s investigation of mother and baby homes covered many institutions with different governance, financial arrangements and practices between 1922 and 1998.
Some were owned and run by the local health authorities such as the county homes and Pelletstown, Tuam and Kilrush which employed some members of religious orders to run them.
Others were owned by religious orders – for example the three homes run by the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in Bessborough, Sean Ross Abbey and Castlepollard. As ‘extern’ homes they were not owned by the public assistance/health authorities but were largely paid for by those authorities.
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The year 2020 has been memorable. Although the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have overshadowed most of the year, it brought about positives which would not have happened otherwise.
The Church adapted; the domestic Church was promoted. Catholics learned that beyond the sacred space of church, faith can grow and still be grounded.
Faith, COVID protocols, virtual Masses
The spread of COVID-19 and its impact internationally led to discussion by the local Catholic Church which said it was taking cues from the local health authorities. Parishes were encouraged to be diligent in ensuring best practices related to hygiene (p.12,
Naas Lions fundraise despite Covid-19 restrictions
The group has donated almost €700,000 since its inception
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Pictured handing over last year s donations are Stephanie Tao, president NLC; Martina McGrath NLC; Jim McGann SVP; Cyriel Varwijk - NLC );
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It s that time of year again when Naas Lions Club members would be seen shaking buckets around Naas and Sallins to raise funds for its annual Christmas food appeal.
This year however, due to Covid19 restrictions, the club cannot collect on the street as usual, and so are instead collecting online via a GoFundMe page, with a goal of raising €10,000.
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This year’s Christmas Appeal at WLR has raised over €90,000 despite restrictions over activities due to the coronavirus.
The Money raised will go directly to the SVP in Waterford so they can continue to help the people of Waterford City and County. The services provided not only include financial assistance for food, bills, rent, fuel, and electricity where necessary, but also, support for people in making a better life for themselves and their families.
Events this year were difficult due to restrictions, but several virtual events took place including the ‘Wear Red Day’, the annual Santa run, a virtual swim, 12-dogs of Christmas, the Roy Collins and Friends Santa experience at Copper Coast Mini-Farm, the Farm Auction which raised over €8,700, surfing lessons, text donations, school fundraisers and the coffee morning supported by Liberty Blue, Blue Butterfly, Cass and Co, Barista Bay Coffee, The Lemon Tree and Molly’s.