# Lent
This year
2023
Last year
2022
All time
'Take cold ashes from the fire grate': Varying approaches to Ash Wednesday in dioceses and parishes around Ireland
Some dioceses are handing out little packets of ashes that can be used at home.
Poll: Are you giving something up for Lent?
You may tempted this year to forgo the annual tradition, it’s been tough enough.
Trócaire cancels all public outreach activities during its Lenten Appeal
The charity is still accepting donations online or by phone.
Opinion: Why 'give up' for Lent? Better to set some solid goals
Lent may be the season of giving up, but a more positive approach would help you succeed, writes Barbara Edwards.
Pope Francis says put down your phones and turn off the TV this Lent
“It is the time to give up useless words, chatter, rumours, gossip, and talk and to speak directly to the Lord,” the pontiff said.
If you're struggling with the whole idea of giving up things for Lent, #40Days40Items is a good solution
Stop giving up and start giving away.
In 1987, a little girl hilariously complained that RTÉ were sabotaging her commitment to Lent by advertising sweets
We can relate.
Poll: Will you give something up for Lent?
Planning to give up cigarettes or alcohol? Or rollerblading?
Young girl who featured on 2004 Trócaire box visits Ireland to say thank you
Josiane is now working for the charity in Rwanda.
Forget your Lenten promise - a giant Nutella tap has just been set up in a Dublin supermarket
Direct it to our gobs please.
'Drive-thru' ashes coming to Galway for the start of Lent
People will be able to drive in one church gate, get their ashes, and exit out another gate at Glenamady Church.
12 tweets about the Trócaire Box only Irish people will understand
Stealing money from the Trocaire Box for curry chips *hangs head in shame*
Poll: Are you giving anything up for Lent?
Lent is on the way. But fortunately, so is Pancake Tuesday.
You're nearly there! 5 thoughts that go through everyone's head during lent
The finish line is in sight.
Open thread: Is it okay to break Lent on St Patrick's Day?
Are you currently sitting in a sea of sweet wrappers?
One killer tip to get you eating healthier throughout the working week
Try this, and you could be deleting those takeaway numbers by the Thursday.
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