If you are looking for something really special in terms of a parish gathering, wedding, special occasion, concert, then Meath-based soloist Deirdre Shannon could be for you. Deirdre, a former soloist with the hit show Celtic Women is renowned for her work as lead soloist with Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance. Shannon who gained considerable recognition from her award-winning first album of the same name has released her second album in March 2011. To find out more and to book Deirdre email or check out her website at www.vocalist.ie

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 New research on attitudes to religious life among young men and women in Ireland suggests that many are confused over what religious life and priesthood entail from a practical and procedural point of view as well as from a theological perspective. The findings of this new research are published in the March issue of the Irish theological journal, The Furrow.

The research, which was conducted by Shane Halpin, Director of Vocation and Mission for the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts in Ireland, was carried out on two groups of young people, male and female, aged between 22 and 36 in June last year.  None of those interviewed had chosen a religious vocation as a way of life. For full article check out http://www.cinews.ie/article.php?artid=8248