Irish Author Questions Catholic Church’s Decision To Ordain Women A ‘Crime’

It is the 21st century and the Catholic Church’s hierarchy remains wilfully deaf to the entirely reasonable question explored brilliantly here. They need to read this book and respond before a lot of women (and men) stop bothering to care about the answer or the Church.  – Mary McAleese The question of full equality for women, […]

North Tipp Macra Visit Arás an Uachtarán

The members of North Tipperary Macra had the honour of attending one of the final garden parties held at Arás an Uachtarán by President and Senator McAleese on July 7th. The theme of the gathering was the importance of community and eight members of North Tipp Macra were invited to attend as representatives of rural […]

Paddy Cullen from Thurles at Aras an Uachtarain

United Nations Veteran; Paddy Cullen, the Quarry, Mitchel street, Thurles, was afforded a céad míle fáilte at the Aras by President Mary McAleese on Monday November 8th on the 50th Anniversary of the Niemba Ambush. Paddy was overwhelmed by the welcome given to him by our President where she welcomed each member of the visiting […]