IEThe Irish Times
Dramatic drop in Catholic baptisms across island of Ireland
Iona Institute says falling birth rates account for about 60 per cent of decline, with secularisation accounting for the remainder
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- The Irish Times
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- 18 Aug 2026, 12:53 UTC
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- Patsy McGarry
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Iona Institute says falling birth rates account for about 60 per cent of decline, with secularisation accounting for the remainder
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Dramatic drop in Catholic baptisms across island of Ireland
Iona Institute says falling birth rates account for about 60 per cent of decline, with secularisation accounting for the remainder
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