Article in Irish independent on the Carrauntoohil cross and the crucifix in Kerry Co.Co.
Atheist Ireland said it has no objection to a cross on Carrauntoohil if it is privately owned property and has gone through the appropriate planning process. However, if it is a public space it should not be there as it is a symbol that does not represent the whole community, ...
Mentioned in an article in Irish Times on cross on Carrauntoohil
Carrauntoohil cross to be restored before Christmas Irish Times
Published article: Atheist Ireland attends Irish Youth Councils celebration of 25th anniversary of Convention on Rights of the Child
Michael Nugent and Jane Donnelly attended the Irish Youth Councils’ national showcase event in Croke Park yesterday, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the UN Convention on Rights of the Child. Atheist Ireland attends Irish Youth Councils celebration of 25th anniversary of Convention on Rights of the Child
Published article: Atheist Ireland endorses FLAC report on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights launched yesterday
Michael Nugent and Jane Donnelly attended the launch yesterday of the FLAC report on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Ireland. The report will be forwarded to the United Nations as part of Ireland’s questioning about its obligations under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Atheist Ireland ...
Published article: Atheist Ireland attends launch of Catherine McGuinness Fellowship on Children’s Rights and Child Law
Michael Nugent and Jane Donnelly attended the launch of the Catherine McGuinness Fellowship on Children’s Rights and Child Law yesterday. The fellowship is a one-year position for newly qualified barristers, who will work with the Children’s Rights Alliance Legal and Policy Team. Atheist Ireland attends launch of Catherine McGuinness Fellowship ...
Mentioned in an article in the University Times on contemporary Irish rebels
Contemporary Irish Rebels University Times
Mentioned in an Irish Times article about that changing face of religiosity in Ireland
It is difficult to believe how much the religious atmosphere of Ireland has changed over the lifetime of many of us. Life itself, of course, has changed radically in the last 60 or so years. Irish Times
Published article: Atheist Ireland and Children’s Rights Alliance promote right to education without religious discrimination
Michael Nugent represented Atheist Ireland at a consultation meeting of the Irish Children’s Rights Alliance, to kick-start the process of briefing the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child before it questions Ireland about its obligations under the most widely accepted UN human rights treaty. Atheist Ireland and ...