9th August 2013

Disappointment at Bradley Manning verdict

by Caroline Humphries

The decision that whistle-blower Bradley Manning could face up to 136 years in prison, after being convicted of espionage and theft on 30 July, has been met with concern by many…

9th August 2013

Mountmellick hosts Quaker Tapestry

by Caroline Humphries

The Quaker Tapestry has returned to Ireland for the first time in more than twenty years.  The Mountmellick Museum in County Laois is hosting a display of twenty panels from…

Hiroshima Day
9th August 2013

Hiroshima Day

by Caroline Humphries
Ireland Yearly Meeting meets for first time in Cork
2nd August 2013

Ireland Yearly Meeting meets for first time in Cork

by Ian Kirk-Smith
2nd August 2013

Protest over Teutates Treaty

by Ian Kirk-Smith

Christians active against the replacement of Trident crossed the English Channel this week to join forces with the French peace movement in Dijon.  They have gone to support…

Pilgrims arrive in London
26th July 2013

Pilgrims arrive in London

by Ian Kirk-Smith
26th July 2013

Royal assent for same sex marriage bill

by Caroline Humphries

The change in the law that allows same sex couples in England and Wales to marry in Quaker Meetings has been welcomed by the recording clerk for Quakers in Britain.  The…

26th July 2013

Call for credit cost cap

by Caroline Humphries

The Association of Christian Financial Advisers (ACFA) is calling for a cap on the cost of credit.  The call follows new research from R3, the Association of Business…

QUNO in top 100 peace builders
19th July 2013

QUNO in top 100 peace builders

by Caroline Humphries
First charges for anti-drones protest
19th July 2013

First charges for anti-drones protest

by Caroline Humphries
19th July 2013

Justice and peace pilgrims spark debate

by Caroline Humphries

A British Legion chairman has described recent actions of the Peace and Economic Justice pilgrims as ‘a total insult and a total lack of respect’.  His remarks followed…

19th July 2013

Equal marriage ‘tantalisingly close’

by Caroline Humphries

The House of Lords has passed the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill at Third Reading, sending it back to the House of Commons for final agreement.  Some peers wore pink…